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# Design Engineer - Actuation Systems

- **Company:** ENTEGEE, Inc.
- **Location:** Monroe, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $187,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Mathcad, CATIA V5
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=afd205551e9ed0e9

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
 * Experience with mechanical or electromechanical product design and development.
 * Strong proficiency with CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software, including modeling and drafting.
 * Experience supporting engineering design, analysis, testing, or product qualification activities.
 * Familiarity with hydraulic and/or electromechanical systems and components.
 * Strong technical problem-solving and organizational skills.
 * Ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, supplier, and technical teams.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing, developing, or testing one or more of the following is highly desirable:

 * Hydraulic actuators, including internal locking and non-locking designs
 * Linear and rotary electromechanical actuators
 * Hydraulic valves, reservoirs, accumulators, and pumps
 * Hydraulic power packs
 * Ball screws, roller screws, and ACME screws
 * Gears, splines, and planetary gear sets
 * Electronic enclosures
 * Motors and associated controls

Additional preferred experience includes:

 * Manufacturing processes used to produce hydraulic and electromechanical components
 * Materials selection, manufacturing processes, finishes, and engineering tolerances
 * MMPDS material properties, S-N curves, and related engineering data
 * Product qualification and certification requirements
 * Vibration analysis, vibration modes, and component/system vibration testing
 * Thermal considerations for mechanical and electromechanical systems
 * Qualification and validation testing methodologies
 * Engineering analysis and calculation tools such as KISSsoft, MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad, or LabVIEW
 * Strong technical presentation skills, The ideal candidate is a hands-on Design Engineer with a strong mechanical design foundation and experience working with actuation, hydraulic, or electromechanical systems. Candidates with direct experience designing and testing aerospace actuation components, including actuators, hydraulic hardware, gears, screws, motors, and related mechanisms, will be particularly well aligned with this position.

## Description

This position will support both new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives. The Design Engineer will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, testing, supply chain, suppliers, and product support teams to develop new designs, improve existing products, resolve technical issues, and support products throughout their lifecycle., * Develop and support new and existing mechanical, hydraulic, and electromechanical product designs.

 * Perform complex engineering design assignments related to actuation systems and components.
 * Support the design, development, testing, qualification, and certification of new products and product modifications.
 * Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using CATIA V5/V6, SolidWorks, or similar CAD platforms.
 * Develop creative engineering solutions to meet technical, performance, manufacturing, and program requirements.
 * Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to develop, implement, monitor, and track project assignments.
 * Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Experimental/Test Engineering, Supply Chain, and other support organizations throughout product development.
 * Collaborate with suppliers to investigate and resolve technical, design, manufacturing, and quality issues.
 * Support production teams in resolving engineering problems affecting manufacturing or product delivery.
 * Incorporate design improvements and engineering changes into existing products.
 * Support testing of hydraulic and electromechanical systems and components.
 * Prepare and present technical information, design recommendations, test results, and engineering findings.