Mechanical Engineer

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

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on designing, integrating, and documenting complex aerospace components and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards. You will contribute to the development of reusable satellite platforms and related infrastructure that help make access to orbit more reliable and routine. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-stakes engineering environment at the forefront of the next industrial revolution in space.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs and drawings for aerospace components.
• Author production-ready drawings that apply GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards to clearly define part and assembly requirements.
• Develop and maintain model and drawing templates to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across design projects.
• Perform surface dimensioning for composite components, ensuring that complex geometries are fully and correctly defined.
• Integrate mechanical components into larger aerospace systems, resolving fit, form, and function issues within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Collaborate closely with other engineers and stakeholders to refine designs, address feedback, and ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Support design reviews by presenting models, drawings, and engineering rationale in a clear and concise manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design and documentation practices, tools, and standards within the engineering team.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, managing priorities and delivering high-quality engineering output on schedule.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to author drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D mechanical design, modeling, and drafting.
• Experience creating and managing model and drawing templates.
• Experience with surface dimensioning for composite components and complex geometries.
• Demonstrated ability to excel and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic, high-stakes engineering environment.
• Background in mechanical engineering with experience in aerospace applications.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and complete engineering drawings and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on aerospace systems, structures, or components.
• Familiarity with the full product lifecycle in an aerospace or high-technology environment, from concept through detailed design and integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to mechanical design challenges.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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 Denver,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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