Mechanical Engineer

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

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.

• 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.

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).

Mechanical design knowledge and experience that includes the interpretation of engineering design drawings.

Experience with engineering CAD tools (Creo, Solid Works, etc.) and model-based product definition.

Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including structures, mechanisms, materials, and analysis.

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.

Must be a U.S. Citizen. Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive them to closure quickly and efficiently.

Skills Matrix Category Skill Name Required Importance Experience Level Areas of Expertise 3D Models Yes Level 1 4 - 6 Years Software Skills Computer Aided Design (CAD) Yes Level 1 4 - 6 Years Software Skills CREO No Level 2 2 - 4 Years Technical Skills Engineering Design Principles Yes Level 1 4 - 6 Years Technical Skills Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Yes Level 1 4 - 6 Years Technical Skills Data Management No Level 2 2 - 4 Years