Mechanical Engineer

• Job Title: Engineering - Mechanical Engineer  BS+6-10 YRS or MS+4-8 YRS)

• Business Organization: Space Systems

• Location: Littleton/Waterton, CO (Space Systems) — Local preferred, but remote work applicants are allowed (please state on resume if remote)

• Desired Start Date: 11/16/2026

• End Date: 6/30/2027

• Pay Rate: $65.00 Hourly 

• Work Schedule: 5/40 - 1st Shift (Note from supplier comments: Working a 9/80A schedule with every other Friday off; working Fridays are 8-hour days)

• OT Status / Expenses: Exempt / Allow Expenses: No

• Security Clearance Required: None (US Citizen required; role requires access to ECI information)

• Opportunity for FTE Hire: Yes

Position Overview

In this role, you will work as a Mechanical Engineer focused on Satellite Bus Structures Design. Primary tasks include updating 3D CAD models of spacecraft structures using PTC Creo Parametric, creating and releasing engineering drawings and annotated 3D models using GD&T principles, and managing engineering drawing releases through a Product Data Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Update 3D CAD models of spacecraft structures using PTC Creo Parametric.

• Create and release engineering drawings and annotated 3D models leveraging GD&T principles.

• Manage engineering drawing releases through an Engineering Product Data Management (EPDM) system.

• Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials, and analysis.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college in a related discipline (or equivalent combination of experience/education), with 5 or more years of relevant professional experience in structural design (Level 3 profile: 6–10 years for BS or 4–8 years for MS).

• Core Competencies: Mechanical design knowledge and experience that includes the interpretation of engineering design drawings.

• CAD & Tools: Experience with engineering CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, etc.) and model-based product definition.

• Fundamental Knowledge: Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including structures, mechanisms, materials, and analysis.

• GD&T & EPDM: Experience with the application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.5, alongside experience with the Engineering Data Product release process within an EPDM system.

• Citizenship & Work Ethic: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive them to closure quickly and efficiently.

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