Top Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Supports spacecraft structural design and analysis across proposal, development, fabrication, testing, and verification. Creates CAD models and drawings with GD&T, performs basic structural calculations, develops and verifies requirements, supports design for manufacturing and testing, manages risks and engineering changes, coordinates with spacecraft subsystem teams and external partners, and provides subcontractor technical oversight.

Lead spacecraft mechanical design efforts, manage teams, define requirements, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with various subsystems and clients.

Serves as technical authority and team leader for space-based interceptor tooling and mechanical ground support equipment. Responsibilities include requirements, CAD design, fabrication, qualification, vendor management, safety and regulatory compliance, configuration control, root-cause investigations, budgets, schedules, and production support. Leads tooling engineers, chairs design reviews, and presents to program leadership, MDA offices, and government stakeholders. Designs fixtures, lifting devices, launch equipment, transportation containers, weldments, and integration tooling while ensuring compliance with defense and aerospace standards.

Lead mechanical design for spacecraft structures from proposal through test and verification. Perform CAD modeling, structural analysis, requirements development, design-for-manufacturing/testing, risk management, and subcontract technical oversight. Transition to lead teams of 5-10 engineers and coordinate across subsystems, external customers, payload and launch providers while improving processes and tools.

Lead mechanical design for spacecraft and bus from proposal through test and verification. Define mechanical requirements, produce structure and mechanism designs, perform CAD and preliminary analysis, and transition to lead teams (5–40) across design, analysis, test, and manufacturing while coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting proposals for civil and military customers.

Design HVAC, plumbing, process utility, and mechanical systems for biopharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing facilities, including cleanrooms. Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, and utility documentation; coordinate with architects and other engineering disciplines; support code compliance and construction administration; manage mechanical scopes across concurrent projects; contribute to quality processes and mentor entry-level staff.

Leads the design and development of complex mechanical systems and components from concept through production. Performs advanced FEA, CFD, structural, thermal, vibration, and failure analyses; oversees prototyping, testing, and validation; mentors engineers; leads design reviews and cross-functional projects; collaborates with manufacturing, supply chain, customers, and suppliers; manages technical documentation, quality issues, regulatory compliance, process improvements, and product innovation.

Collaborate on mechanical designs for data center systems, validating performance, overseeing construction, and ensuring designs meet quality benchmarks.

Lead mechanical engineering evaluations for data center opportunities, assessing HVAC, cooling, chiller, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling, and critical equipment systems. Conduct facility due diligence, validate capacity and design assumptions, evaluate vendors and deployment risks, and provide feasibility and Go/No-Go recommendations. Support mechanical design strategies, equipment selection, commissioning, and construction readiness while partnering with engineering teams, consultants, and vendors to establish scalable standards for hyperscale and AI infrastructure.

Designs integrally geared process gas compressors and auxiliary support systems for industrial customers. Responsibilities include reviewing specifications, sizing hardware, evaluating compressor systems, creating bills of material, directing drafting resources, approving drawings and documentation, supporting manufacturing, assembly, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role also assists sales and application engineering with new business and provides limited domestic and international customer or supplier support.

Designs integrally geared process gas compressors and provides engineering support for auxiliary systems. Responsibilities include equipment sizing and selection, customer specification review, standards interpretation, bills of material, drawing and documentation approval, design reviews, nonconformance disposition, manufacturing and testing support, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and field commissioning consultation. The role also supports sales and application engineering activities and requires limited domestic and international travel.

Design mechanical parts and assemblies for electric motor systems using SolidWorks. Perform structural, modal, thermal, fluid, and tolerance analyses; create ASME/GD&T drawings and bills of materials; support sourcing, prototyping, testing, validation, subsystem integration, and production builds. Interpret test results, identify root causes, recommend design improvements, and maintain safe processes and equipment.

Lead mechanical design of custom prototype equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, and remotely operated mechanisms for hazardous/radioactive materials. Produce drawings, specifications, analyses, and documentation; coordinate across engineering, logistics, and program teams; support proposals, site investigations, testing, and design reviews; may supervise staff and ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety policies. Role may require travel and security clearance.

The role involves designing electromechanical solutions for telecom systems, focusing on mechanical designs, thermal management, and product development. Responsibilities include overseeing prototype builds, collaborating with teams, and applying best practices in engineering.

Responsible for designing electric motors, from conceptualization through testing, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to meet performance and reliability standards.

Lead mechanical design of complex products from concept through production. Create and validate 3D models and drawings, perform FEA/CFD and other analyses, mentor engineers, manage projects, oversee prototyping, testing, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver manufacturable, reliable designs.

Develop spacecraft motion control systems and mechanical designs, support assembly and testing, and review test data to improve mechanisms for aerospace applications.

Design and analyze spacecraft motion control and actuation systems and moving mechanisms (bearings, gears, motors). Produce documentation and vendor specifications, support assembly and environmental testing, review test data, and recommend design or process changes for high-reliability aerospace applications.

Performs mechanical design, analysis, and fabrication support for complex manufacturing projects. Creates 3D models, 2D drawings, P&IDs, calculations, and NQA-1 documentation. Coordinates with manufacturing for DFM/DFA, supports procurement, develops production travelers, and oversees factory/site acceptance testing and installations. May lead small teams and contribute to standards, estimating, and continuous improvement.