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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

$35 - $40/hr

Longterm contract Mechanical Engineer located in Cranberry Twp, PA. You will report to the Manager of Hardware Engineering. Your Day-to-Day: Design mechanical components and assemblies to ensure ...

Software Technology Inc

Platform Software Engineer

Platform Software Engineer Costa Mesa, CA (remote) 6-12+ month contract 4+ years of experience in software engineering Strong software engineering and computer science background Experience building ...

M Force

Controls Software Engineer

Fredericksburg, VA

$100K - $120K/yr

D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field 1-2 years of ... contract placements, to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients. If this role isn't ...

JT4, LLC

Software Engineer

North Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as ... or mechanical equipment and systems. Plans, conducts, and technically implements software ...

Civis Analytics

Software Engineer (Contract)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K/yr

Virginia Civis is hiring a Software Engineer (Contract) to build and ship high-quality software across the full stack in service of our clients' most important missions. This is a 6-month contract ...

Civis Analytics

Software Engineer (Contract)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$90K/yr

Virginia Civis is hiring a Software Engineer (Contract) to build and ship high-quality software across the full stack in service of our clients' most important missions. This is a 6-month contract ...

Civis Analytics

Software Engineer (Contract)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$90K/yr

Virginia Civis is hiring a Software Engineer (Contract) to build and ship high-quality software across the full stack in service of our clients' most important missions. This is a 6-month contract ...

Red Arch Solutions

Software Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$205K - $229K/yr

... mechanisms, and Apache Spark based distributed processing. In this role, the Software Engineer ... contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. OR Bachelor's degree in computer science or ...

Geologics

Embedded Software Engineer

Owego, NY

$45 - $90/hr

This is a 6-month long contract position and you must be a US Citizen to apply. Required: US ... mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems ...

JT4 LLC

Software Engineer

North Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as ... or mechanical equipment and systems. Plans, conducts, and technically implements software ...

Geologics

Embedded Software Engineer

Owego, NY

$45 - $90/hr

This is a 6-month long contract position and you must be a US Citizen to apply. Required: US ... mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems ...

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How much do contract mechanical software engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract mechanical software engineer in the United States is $33.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.92 and $37.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Mechanical Software Engineer vs Contract Mechanical Engineer?

AspectContract Mechanical Software EngineerContract Mechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, software proficiency, relevant certificationsEngineering degree, CAD/software skills, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign firms, software development teams, R&D labsManufacturing, product design, industrial facilities
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, engineering consultancies, aerospace, automotiveManufacturers, construction, industrial sectors
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Contract Mechanical Software Engineer primarily focuses on developing and integrating software solutions for mechanical systems, often working in tech-driven environments. In contrast, the Contract Mechanical Engineer concentrates on designing, analyzing, and testing mechanical components and systems. Both roles require engineering credentials and industry experience but differ in their core responsibilities and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Contract Mechanical Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,055 per year, or $33.2 per hour.
Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Orbion Space Technology

Houghton, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
The Mechanical Engineer will join Orbion's world class team to lead and execute projects dedicated toward R&D, testing, and mass production of spacecraft electric propulsion systems.
RESPONSIBILITES
  • Perform design engineering and team leadership efforts by leveraging established plans, schedules, budgets, designs, and procedures
  • Formulate and implement electric propulsion system development activities, including laboratory testing, data analysis, and engineering documentation
  • Execute system requirement verification efforts and test campaigns, including but not limited to, receiving inspections, acceptance tests, and qualification tests
  • Lead efforts with suppliers and manufacturing shops to source flight components, custom tooling, piece-parts, and sub-assemblies
  • Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Must meet definition of US Person
  • Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree
  • 2-5 years' experience in a design engineering and production environment
  • A solid understanding of applicable engineering principles, business practices, and experience working directly with hardware
  • Ability to collaborate in a team setting as well as be an active individual contributor
  • Great communication skills, technical depth, breadth, and passion will enable you to work effectively with cross functional (electrical, mechanical, software, system, test) product development teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • A solid understanding of applicable engineering principles, business practices, and experience working directly with hardware in the aerospace industry
  • Experience with production drawings, configuration management, and GD&T
  • Experience with modeling tools, including creating solid models, as well as executing and interpreting structural, thermal, fluid, and magnetic field models

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Prolonged periods of standing on concrete surfaces and at times, sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pound loads from floor level to chest level
  • Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment
  • Fine motor skills required for minute adjustments

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