Top Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Design and develop spacecraft mechanical systems for satellites and on-orbit vehicles. Assist in structural analysis, prototyping, and integration tasks, ensuring designs meet performance and reliability standards.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll design and develop spacecraft systems ensuring performance and reliability, lead mechanical structures design, and manage the entire hardware lifecycle from concept to delivery.

The Mechanical Engineer will lead the design of HVAC systems, collaborate with teams, and perform load calculations. Responsibilities include creating specifications and conducting surveys.

Lead mechanical test and reliability efforts for robotic end effectors and autonomous vehicle hardware. Define test strategies, design and build accelerated life and environmental test rigs, support field debugging, prototype electro-mechanical and pneumatic tools, design manufacturable CAD assemblies, and collaborate with software on integrated sensing and validation.

Lead mechanical discipline designs (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection) for water and hydro projects through all project phases. Produce BODRs, calculations, drawings, specifications, cost opinions, respond to RFIs, review submittals, attend site visits, coordinate with disciplines, mentor EITs, and perform limited travel (~5%).

Lead mechanical engineering for aerospace hydraulic valves and actuation systems: drive design, trade studies, analysis, testing, standards compliance, and cross-project technical oversight. Provide customer-facing technical leadership, support safety analyses (SHA, FMEA, FTA), use FEA/DFSS methods, and mentor/coordinate multi-engineer efforts to deliver flight control products.

Lead mechanical design, NPI, and sustaining engineering for regulated medical devices. Ensure design control compliance (21 CFR 820/ISO 13485), manage DHF, drive DV/PV and risk management (ISO 14971), resolve field issues/CAPAs, support regulatory submissions and manufacturing transfer, and lead cost-reduction/VAVE efforts.

Lead mechanical design and analysis for mining and heavy industrial projects including piping, pumps, tanks, and process equipment. Develop and review calculations, PFDs/P&IDs, equipment selection, and layouts. Prepare technical deliverables, perform quality control, support procurement, cost estimating, schedules, and construction coordination. Mentor junior staff and coordinate multidisciplinary integration.

The Mechanical Engineer will manage complex projects, apply engineering principles in building design, ensure client satisfaction, and train team members while coordinating multi-discipline resources.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead complex justice and civic projects, manage engineering teams, ensure quality design, and develop client relationships, while aligning project execution with budget and timelines.

The Mechanical Project Engineer will design and prepare specifications for material handling equipment, assist in proposals, evaluate manufacturing feasibility, and collaborate with senior engineers in a project team.

The Mechanical Engineer - Hydronics will own the hydronic distribution architecture for modular data centers, focusing on design, commissioning, and serviceability of liquid-cooled systems.

The Mechanical Engineer 1 performs engineering assignments supporting design, development, and documentation of electronic equipment under supervision, assists in specifications, and interfaces with customers.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will manage tooling design for hydropower projects, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards, coordinating with various teams and performing technical calculations.

Lead mechanical design and FEA for custom prototype equipment, containment systems, and remotely operated mechanisms. Produce and review drawings, specifications, analyses, technical reports, and documentation. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage projects, mentor engineers, perform site visits, and support proposals and testing to ensure compliance with requirements and standards.

Responsible for developing mechanical test equipment, leading design efforts, performing FEA and thermal analyses, and maintaining product documentation. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, and surveys materials and vendors for optics activities.

Develop mechanical construction documents and designs for buildings using Revit/BIM and AutoCAD; perform equipment selection, layout, specification writing, and coordination with architects and consultants; ensure code compliance, attend meetings and site visits, respond to RFIs and submittals, and interact with clients and vendors.

Provide production engineering support for mechanical release and separation mechanisms on the New Glenn launch vehicle. Tasks include hardware builds, integrated system testing, nonconformance disposition, production sustainment, procedure development, test planning and data analysis, configuration management, and cross-functional coordination with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure flight hardware acceptance and schedule adherence.

Designs and executes mechanical and structural tests for New Glenn hardware: authors test plans/procedures/reports, develops special test and ground support equipment, configures instrumentation and data acquisition, conducts explosive/shock/vibration/thermal/humidity/vacuum tests, assembles hardware, analyzes results, mitigates risks, coordinates suppliers, leads readiness reviews, and mentors technicians and engineers.

Lead system-level production engineering for New Glenn payload fairing jettison and separation systems. Own pyrotechnic and ordnance-actuated mechanisms from hardware acceptance through launch, including anomaly resolution, certification, supplier coordination, structural/loads analysis, manufacturing support, documentation, and flight readiness. Mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement, safety, and cost-saving opportunities for high-reliability aerospace hardware.

Perform production testing and acceptance of ordnance-actuated mechanical separation systems: manage work orders, procure materials, configure test setups, execute pyrotechnic/high-pressure tests, coordinate manufacturing, maintain test equipment, and deliver test data while ensuring strict safety and quality.

Perform mechanical engineering design and analysis for mining and industrial projects (pumps, tanks, piping). Develop calculations, PFDs/P&IDs, equipment sizing, layouts, and technical reports. Support detailed design, vendor and shop drawing reviews, pipe stress analysis, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while guiding junior engineers to deliver projects on schedule and budget.

Design and deliver electromechanical systems from concept through production: EOAT, frames, control panels, cable harnesses, optics/vision fixtures, documentation, safety/certification, and partner with software for robotics, motion, and vision integration. Flex into embedded/robotics software when needed.

The Mechanical Engineer III will research and maintain standard mechanical parts, verify engineering documentation, support the design process, and ensure compliance with standards for turbine control projects, requiring a BS in engineering and extensive mechanical experience.

Perform mechanical engineering tasks for cement, mineral, and heavy industrial projects: equipment sizing, specifications, PFD/P&ID and 3D model reviews, vendor evaluations, BOMs, contractor bid packages, site visits, construction support, cost estimates, and QA/QC collaboration within project teams.