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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who will play a crucial role in designing and drafting for spacecraft, structures, MGSE, actuators, and mechanisms. The role requires parts design and conducting analyses to meet internal requirements for hardware performance, life, and environment. The candidate will be responsible for modeling and design documentation of mechanical systems using CAD, and supporting assembly and test processes, including performance, shock, vibration, and space environments. This position involves 100% design work.

Responsibilities

+ Design and draft spacecraft, structures, MGSE, actuators, and mechanisms.

+ Conduct parts design and analyses to meet hardware performance, life, and environmental requirements.

+ Perform modeling and design documentation of mechanical systems using CAD software.

+ Support assembly and test processes, including performance, shock, vibration, and space environments.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T.

+ Experience with mechanism design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in aerospace engineering.

Work Environment

Join a dynamic team of 4 engineers with a team lead in an open workspace where collaboration is encouraged. The founder actively participates alongside the engineering team. Embrace a culture driven by the motto 'Build, Break, Fly,' where learning from failures is valued. The company is pioneering on-orbit refueling, building space gas stations. Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with 3 days on-site and 2 remote, along with flexible hours. Benefit from unlimited PTO and paid premiums for employees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Denver, Colorado.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $72.11/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.