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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Greater Denver Area, CO
Working Model: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week
Salary: $130,000-$150,000 + equity + benefits

A fast-growing space technology company is looking to add two Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to its spacecraft engineering team in Colorado.

This is an opportunity to work on next-generation small satellite platforms in a highly collaborative, engineering-led environment where you’ll have direct ownership over flight hardware from early concept phases through integration and launch preparation.

The team is looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, working closely across disciplines, and operating in a fast-paced NewSpace environment with a high level of autonomy and visibility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design activities for small satellite platforms and spacecraft hardware

  • Create CAD layouts, detailed parts, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation

  • Apply GD&T and tolerancing best practices throughout the design lifecycle

  • Collaborate closely with structural and thermal engineering teams on spacecraft packaging, coatings, and thermal solutions

  • Support hardware integration, vibration testing, and environmental test activities

  • Contribute to design reviews and mentor junior engineers where appropriate

  • Support spacecraft development from proposal phase through launch readiness

Requirements

  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

  • 6+ years of mechanical design experience within aerospace or space systems

  • Direct experience working on spacecraft, satellite buses, or flight hardware

  • Strong CAD experience, ideally with SolidWorks or Onshape

  • Experience creating manufacturing and assembly drawings

  • Comfortable working with PDM/version control and engineering release processes

  • Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and mechanical analysis

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving engineering environment

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

  • Small satellite or NewSpace experience

  • Mechanism design and testing

  • Environmental/vibration testing support

  • Thermal and structural integration exposure

  • Experience mentoring junior engineers

  • Familiarity with spacecraft environmental standards and launch requirements

Additional Information

  • Relocation support can be considered for strong candidates

  • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, floating holidays, and equity participation

  • Applicants must be US citizens
     

If you’d like to hear more, please apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion: e.hay@evona.com