Mechanical Test Engineer

Location: Middletown, RI

Duration: 6–9 Month Contract

Start Date: 6/15/2026

Clearance: Active Confidential Clearance Required

Work Schedule: 5/40

U.S. Citizenship Required

Job Summary

Seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to support hardware and environmental testing activities for advanced defense-related systems and components. This role focuses on mechanical and environmental qualification testing, data acquisition and analysis, instrumentation planning, and technical documentation in a hands-on laboratory and test environment.

The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to support testing activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation planning and execution of hardware and environmental testing activities
• Support vibration, mechanical shock, thermal, humidity, altitude, and structural testing
• Conduct dynamic and thermal data acquisition and analysis
• Coordinate and support test fixture design activities
• Prepare test plans, schedules, procedures, reports, and technical documentation
• Generate detailed technical reports for archival and customer review
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for test programs
• Support factory and supplier testing both domestically and internationally
• Travel to customer sites, supplier facilities, and government locations as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another STEM-related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and willingness to work in a laboratory/test environment
• Experience supporting hardware or environmental testing activities
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Active Confidential clearance or higher required at start
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with environmental testing including:
• Vibration testing
• Mechanical shock testing
• Thermal testing
• Structural testing
• Experience with:
• Data acquisition systems
• Signal processing
• Test instrumentation
• Structural analysis/testing
• Experience with CAD tools such as Creo or equivalent
• Experience using MATLAB
• Experience presenting technical information to customers
• Ability to work in collaborative engineering environments

Additional Information

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Domestic travel required
• Contractor must be eligible to support defense-related programs
• Active security clearance required prior to start

Contractor Benefits

Cross Resource Group offers contractor benefits and employment support designed to help employees stay healthy, supported, and paid accurately while on assignment.

Available benefits may include:

• Medical insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Vision insurance options
• Life insurance options
• Short-term disability options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 12 months
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Dedicated recruiter and contractor support team
• Employee assistance resources where available
• Referral bonus opportunities

Rhode Island Paid Sick Leave

In accordance with Rhode Island law, eligible employees may accrue paid sick and safe leave based on hours worked and company policy guidelines.