Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Electric Propulsion & Battery Systems

Our client in Everett, WA (relocating to Bothell, WA in the near future) is currently hiring for a Mechanical Engineer. This is a 6-month contract opportunity supporting the development, documentation, and production release of advanced electric propulsion and battery systems for aerospace and electrification applications. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy mechanical design, CAD modeling, product release, engineering documentation, and supporting products as they transition from prototype into production.

Pay - $44 - $65/hr (Depending on years of experience, aerospace exposure, product release experience, CAD proficiency, manufacturing experience, and relevant technical experience)

Location - Everett, WA (Future relocation to Bothell, WA anticipated)

Schedule - Hybrid Schedule (Typically 3 days onsite / 2 days remote after onboarding)

Responsibilities

Develop and modify mechanical designs for electric propulsion systems, battery systems, and associated aerospace hardware

Create and maintain detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and supporting documentation using SolidWorks

Generate production drawings and support engineering release activities within PLM and PDM systems

Apply design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles to support efficient manufacturing and production processes

Support manufacturing engineering activities and collaborate with production teams to resolve design and documentation issues

Conduct design reviews and ensure manufacturing plans and test procedures meet product requirements

Perform trade studies on design and manufacturing approaches to reduce risk and improve product performance

Analyze test data, write technical reports, and support development of test requirements and procedures

Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Test Engineering teams throughout product development and release cycles

Support configuration control and engineering documentation management activities

Assist in the transition of products from development and prototype phases into production environments

Participate in technical problem-solving efforts and help drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor"s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred (Aerospace Engineering degrees will also be considered)

1-5 years of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or product development experience

Proficiency with SolidWorks for mechanical design, modeling, and drafting

Experience creating and interpreting engineering drawings and production documentation

Experience supporting mechanical design, manufacturing, or product development activities

Familiarity with PLM and PDM systems for document and revision control

Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Ansys or other FEA and structural analysis software

Aerospace, aviation, or propulsion system experience

Product release and manufacturing release experience

Experience supporting electric motors, battery systems, electrification products, or powertrain systems

Familiarity with GD&T principles and engineering tolerancing practices

Experience with CNC machining, machined components, aluminum, titanium, or composite structures

Carbon fiber composite experience highly desired

Manufacturing engineering experience

Experience supporting production manufacturing environments

Exposure to aerospace hardware, electric machine design, or advanced energy systems

Disqualifiers

No SolidWorks experience

No mechanical design or engineering drawing experience

No experience supporting engineering documentation or production release activities

Limited CAD proficiency and inability to create production-quality models and drawings

Lack of experience working in a collaborative engineering environment

No degree or applicable engineering experience supporting product development initiatives

Employee Value Proposition

Opportunity to work on next-generation electric propulsion and battery technologies that are actively transforming aerospace and electrification industries

Support products transitioning from development into real-world production and commercialization

Exposure to aerospace, defense, energy storage, mobility, and data center technologies

Work alongside highly experienced engineers in an innovative and collaborative environment

Significant visibility and ownership within a rapidly growing engineering organization

Opportunity to develop expertise in batteries, electric motors, power electronics, and advanced manufacturing technologies

Strong long-term growth potential as the organization continues expanding into new markets

Opportunity to contribute directly to hardware that moves from concept to production rather than remaining in long-term research phases

Hybrid work flexibility after onboarding and training period

Be part of an organization experiencing significant investment, growth, and product expansion across multiple industries

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

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