Junior Mechanical Engineer

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder is hiring a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join BioServe's engineering team. This role involves designing, building, and testing hardware for life science payloads destined for the International Space Station. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a strong grasp of the engineering design process.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field required.
• Strong understanding of engineering design process essential.
• Hands-on experience with assembly and test processes required.

Responsibilities

• Design parts, build assemblies, and test hardware for life science payloads.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Skills

Engineering design process

Building complex assemblies

Testing pressurized systems

CAD (SolidWorks)

Assembly tools experience

Working in sterile environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

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Job Summary

BioServe is seeking a motivated individual to join their engineering team in the role of junior mechanical engineer.

Summary

Job Summary

BioServe is seeking a motivated individual to join their engineering team in the role of junior mechanical engineer.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The BioServe engineering team consists of six engineers, two technicians, and two to three graduate students, representing mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. With several decades of combined experience building life science payloads destined for Shuttle, the International Space Station, and Artemis, the engineering team is highly collaborative and takes a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The successful candidate will design parts, build assemblies, and test hardware that make up life science payloads destined for the International Space Station (ISS).

What You Should Know

This position is an on-site appointment that DOES NOT offer remote or hybrid options. This appointment is estimated to last for up to one year and may be extended pending funding, budget, and performance. The qualified candidate may be hired as either a full-time 100% appointment or as a part-time 50% appointment.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this appointment is $75,000-$95,000 for 100% full-time employees with no relocation assistance. The salary range for this appointment is $37,500-$47,500 for 50% part-time employees with no relocation assistance.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
• Strong understanding of the engineering design process (from requirements to final product).
• Demonstrated experience building and taking apart complex and miniature assemblies involving mechanical and electrical components.
• Demonstrated experience building and testing pressurized systems.
• Design experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), especially SolidWorks, and creating drawings for fabrication parts.
• Hands-on experience with post-processing machined parts, including deburring, inspecting, cleaning, packaging, and shipping.
• Hands-on experience with assembly tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, and torque drivers.
• Practical experience working in a clean room or sterile environment.
  
  

Special Instructions

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

• Current Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.
  
  

Please apply by July 8, 2025 for full consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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