LEAD Engineer - Principal Engineer - Instrument Mechanical Engineer - Boulder
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists
Who We Are
As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we work to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe. The Solar System Science & Exploration Division of Southwest Research Institute pushes the boundaries of space exploration, solar physics, and mission operations. Our experts lead groundbreaking research, develop cutting-edge instruments, and operate space missions that expand our understanding of the universe.
WhoWe Are
As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we work to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe. The Solar System Science & Exploration Division of Southwest Research Institute pushes the boundaries of space exploration, solar physics, and mission operations. Our experts lead groundbreaking research, develop cutting-edge instruments, and operate space missions that expand our understanding of the universe.
Objectivesof this Role
- Produce complex Mechanical Engineering designs and analysis in support of space instrument development, prototype development and proposal efforts.
- Experience in space instrument structures, optics, thermal, and or mechanism design.
- Produce mechanical designs using CAD software including layouts, drawings, bill of material development, mass properties management, integration and test plans, procedure development, verification and test plans.
- Perform mechanical analysis including structural analysis, mechanism analysis, and/or orbital thermal analysis.
- Lead and support Assembly Integration and Test activities including production paperwork, non-conformance management and disposition.
- Develop complex mechanical designs for instruments, prototype development, and proposals including production of CAD models, drawings, and test procedures.
- Develop integration and test plans, analyze test data to verify instrument performance.
- Lead and advise on direct hands‑on work with spaceflight optical instrument build, integration and testing.
- Provide mentoring, training and leadership to early career engineers.
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Engineering degree field with directly related experience.
- 10 - 15+ years:
Spaceflight instrument design and analysis. Proficient in one or more of the following: CREO, Solid Works, ANSYS, NASTRAN, and Thermal Desktop. - 10 - 15+ years:
Spaceflight component testing and verification. - A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section. Job Location s:
Boulder, Colorado Salary Range: $ - $
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