Mechanical Engineer

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) matching

Long-term contract opportunity

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Links Technology Solutions, Inc. in Englewood, CO is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an onsite role on a 12+ month contract.

The position offers a pay rate of $59 per hour and involves supporting advanced mechanical structures and systems in aerospace and defense programs. The role covers design, development, testing, certification, deployment, and integration of products throughout the lifecycle, using CAE tools and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 6+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T and design for manufacturability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve mechanical products.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the product lifecycle.
• Apply CAE tools to optimize mechanical designs.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Manufacturing knowledge

GD&T understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAE tools

FEA

CFD

Thermal analysis

Job description

TITLE: MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Location: Englewood, CO (Onsite role)

Pay Rate: $59 per hour

Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Summary

Our aerospace and defense client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced mechanical structures and systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge aerospace technologies, including aircraft, mission payloads, and space exploration systems.

Description – Mechanical Engineer

Research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve advanced mechanical products and systems. Design and develop complex mechanical structures, components, and integrated systems. Support mechanical engineering activities throughout the full product lifecycle, from initial concept through manufacturing and production. Utilize Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to develop and optimize mechanical designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on product design, development, and integration. Apply engineering principles to evaluate mechanical performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Support mechanical design improvements, technical problem‑solving, and product development initiatives. Contribute to the development of advanced aerospace and defense technologies, including aircraft systems, electronic systems, and space exploration platforms.

Qualifications – Mechanical Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required. Typically 6+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience. Strong practical knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, and design methodologies. Hands‑on experience utilizing Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary design and development teams. Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 preferred. Experience with engineering simulation tools, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and thermal analysis preferred. Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry preferred. Knowledge of parametric design, model‑based definition, material and hardware selection, and manufacturing processes preferred. Familiarity with mechanical product development, production processes, and industry‑standard design practices. Ability to perform routine physical activities, including walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and repetitive hand and finger movements. Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 20 lbs.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate of $59 per hour. Long‑term contract opportunity (12+ months). Available health, life, vision, and dental insurance. 401(k) matching. Opportunity to work on innovative aerospace and defense engineering projects. #IND1