• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005917828

  Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

  Job Description

  As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and drafting various components including spacecraft, structures, MGSE, actuators, and mechanisms. Your work will involve parts design and conducting analyses to meet internal hardware performance, life, and environmental requirements. You will also be involved in modeling and creating design documentation of mechanical systems using CAD software. Additionally, you will support assembly and testing processes, including performance, shock, vibration, and space environment evaluations.

  Responsibilities

  • Design and draft spacecraft components, structures, MGSE, actuators, and mechanisms.
  • Conduct parts design and analyses to satisfy hardware performance, life, and environmental requirements.
  • Create modeling and design documentation using CAD.
  • Support assembly and testing, including performance, shock, vibration, and space environments.

  Essential Skills

  • 3+ years expierence in mechanical engineer for aerospace.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD software.
  • Expertise in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
  • Experience in mechanism design.

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in the aerospace industry.

  Work Environment

  Join a dynamic team of four engineers led by a team lead, working in an open workspace where collaboration is key. The founder participates actively in the engineering pit, embodying the company's motto 'Build, Break, Fly'. Embrace the learning culture where failures are seen as learning opportunities. The company is pioneering on-orbit refueling, offering a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative space venture. Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with three days on-site and two remote, along with flexible working hours. Benefit from unlimited PTO and fully paid premiums for employees.

  Job Type & Location

  This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, CO.

  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 Lafayette,CO.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 2026.

  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

  Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

  About Actalent

  Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

  Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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