Senior Mechanical Engineer I/II
$108,000–$155,000 year
On-siteDurango, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Design and develop components and assemblies for chemical rocket systems, including concept creation, hand calculation verification, CAD assembly design, and drawing production. Lead design review sessions with cross-functional teams and perform structural, thermal, and fluid analysis of components and systems. Oversee vendor selection, transition to operations, and develop detailed work instructions for assembly, integration, and testing processes. Engage in hands-on hardware assembly, test execution, data analysis, and report writing while identifying risk mitigation strategies throughout development activities. Facilitate communication between external customers, internal teams, subcontractors, and cross-functional groups.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering or technical discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design
- Proven experience in presenting to customers during design reviews
- Strong design background with expertise in applying mechanics of materials and fluid engineering principles to complex systems
- Proficiency in CAD modeling, including components, assemblies, and drawings, in accordance with ASME Y14.100 standards
- Knowledge of GD&T principles and techniques
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within team settings
- Experience developing hardware through manufacturing processes
- Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering consistent, quality results on tight timelines
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and anticipate team needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Location: Onsite Durango, CO
- Travel Requirements: <25%
- Employment Type: Exempt
- Work Schedule: Full Time
Desired Qualifications
- GD&T trained (certificate up to professional certification)
- Experience with FEA of mechanical components and sub-assemblies (ANSYS preferred)
- Experience designing for extreme temperature, highly corrosive, or in-space environments
- Experience with machining
- Experience in welding design or operations
- Experience in design for additive manufacturing
- Experience developing FMECA analyses
- Experience with designing and analyzing fluid system components such as pressure vessels, control valves, and fittings
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