Job Description
Job Description
Mechanical Engineer II in Pasadena, CA — $40.15–$65.20/hr DOE, 1st shift, temporary contract. Develop mechanical packaging models and drawings for spacecraft electronics and test equipment.
THE BASICS
Pay: $40.15–$65.20/hr, depending on experience
Shift: 1st shift, 9/80 schedule, 6:00 AM start; exact workdays and end times confirmed before submission
Location: Pasadena, CA 91109 (on-site)
Type: Temp — full-time contract
Start: Interviewing now — immediate start available
Expected assignment end: 9/17/2028
ABOUT THE ROLE
Translate packaging requirements into hardware designs that engineers and fabricators can use.
Create 3D models and drawings for electronics subsystems and ground support equipment. Support design reviews, trade studies, fabrication instructions, and coordination with manufacturing and quality teams.
This is an on-site contract assignment with detailed technical documentation and review requirements. Travel is listed as domestic in the source; the recruiter will confirm the expected frequency. This temporary assignment is currently scheduled through 9/17/2028. The 9/80 schedule includes extended workdays; exact daily hours and the alternating day off will be confirmed before submission.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Generate 3D models and drawings for spacecraft electronics and GSE
- Define tasks and coordinate resources to meet project schedules
- Develop support equipment for project and research applications
- Prepare and present technical design and analysis reviews
- Close review action items and coordinate manufacturing status
- Write fabrication and assembly instructions for electronic packaging and harnesses
- Coordinate with engineers, analysts, machine shops, quality assurance, and project staff
WHAT YOU NEED
- Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with 3 years of related experience, master degree with 1 year, or related Ph.D.
- U.S. citizenship as required by the client
- CAD experience with Unigraphics NX or SolidWorks
- Knowledge of PWB or chassis design, PWB manufacturing/assembly, or cable harnesses
- Mechanical design and packaging engineering experience including trade studies and requirements development
- Ability to coordinate fabrication, assembly, and hardware qualification
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T
NICE TO HAVE
- Spacecraft flight hardware development and testing
- Mentor or Altium PWB design tools
- Soldering, cable assembly, and SMT manufacturing
- Thermal, structural, or venting analyses
- NASA/JPL standards and supplier coordination
WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE FLAG
- Weekly pay, every Friday — direct deposit or pay card
- Medical benefits available to eligible contractors
- Paid sick leave in accordance with California law
- Referral bonuses — get paid when you bring in good people
- A recruiter who actually answers — you get a direct line, not a call center
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Use a computer to review detailed models, drawings, calculations, and technical records, and participate in on-site engineering and design reviews. Any hardware-handling or facility-access demands will be reviewed before submission.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
On-site engineering offices and laboratories, with technical reviews and coordination around developmental or flight hardware. Follow laboratory and facility access procedures. PPE is required and provided where applicable, and all site safety procedures apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Hit Apply and a FLAG recruiter will review your background within one business day. If you're a fit, we'll call you to talk through the work, the shift, and the pay before anything gets submitted to the client — no surprises.
Questions first? Call 562-242-7655 or email inquiries@flag-solutions.com.
ABOUT FLAG SOLUTIONS
FLAG Solutions is a Southern California staffing firm with offices in Fullerton and Long Beach, specializing in skilled manufacturing and professional placement across aerospace and defense, food and beverage, automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics.
FLAG Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The pay scale stated above is the range FLAG Solutions in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local fair chance ordinances.
FLAG Solutions is the employer of record for this position.