Aerospace Mechanical Engineer: GD&T & Space Systems

Actalent; Colorado; On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a contract position in Denver, CO. You will design, integrate, and document aerospace components with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards, contributing to reusable satellite platforms and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities include creating and reviewing detailed 2D/3D drawings, developing templates, performing surface dimensioning on composites, and ensuring fit, form, and function across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and able to author drawings per ASME Y14.5.
• Strong 2D/3D mechanical design, modeling, and drafting abilities.
• Experience creating and managing drawing/model templates.
• Experience with surface dimensioning for composite components and complex geometries.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs and drawings for aerospace components.
• Author production-ready drawings applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to define part and assembly requirements.
• Develop and maintain model and drawing templates to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Perform surface dimensioning for composite components and complex geometries.
• Integrate mechanical components into larger aerospace systems and resolve fit/form/function issues.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to refine designs to meet performance and manufacturability requirements.
• Support design reviews by presenting models, drawings, and rationale clearly.

Skills

GD&T

2D/3D design

Drawing templates

Surface dimensioning

Aerospace knowledge

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Engineering drawings

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a contract position in Denver, CO. You will design, integrate, and document aerospace components with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards, contributing to reusable satellite platforms and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities include creating and reviewing detailed 2D/3D drawings, developing templates, performing surface dimensioning on composites, and ensuring fit, form, and function across multidisciplinary teams.