Mechanical Packaging Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Mechanical Packaging Engineer

ONSITE in Mountain View, CA

Role Overview

Lead mechanical packaging and systems integration for aircraft systems (avionics, motors, controllers) and ground systems.

Responsibilities

Package avionics, motors, controllers, and related hardware in the aircraft

Package electronics and subsystems in docks and ground systems

Manage space claims, mounting, and serviceability access

Address thermal management, vibration, and environmental protection

Coordinate harness routing and interfaces with the electrical team

Produce CAD models, drawings, and integration documentation

Required Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

5+ years of electromechanical packaging and systems integration experience

Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA)

GD&T and design for manufacturing and assembly

Familiarity with the aerospace regulatory environment (FAA airworthiness requirements)

Preferred Qualifications

UAV or aerospace experience

Thermal and vibration analysis

Enclosure and ingress-protection design

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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