Mechanical Engineer

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Links Technology Solutions, Inc. in Englewood, CO is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for a 12+ month onsite contract. The role supports design, development, testing, and integration of advanced mechanical structures and systems for aerospace and defense applications.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience and strong CAE tool proficiency. Familiarity with GD&T, FEA/CFD, and aerospace industry practices is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Typically 6+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with CAE tools and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• 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 concept through manufacturing.
• Utilize 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 development of aerospace and defense technologies, including aircraft systems, electronic systems, and space exploration platforms.

Skills

CAE tools

Multidisciplinary collaboration

GD&T knowledge

Mechanical engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Summary

TITLE: MECHANICAL ENGINEER. Location: Englewood, CO (Onsite role). Pay Rate: $59 per hour. Duration: 12+ Month Contract. 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

• 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

• 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.

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