Mechanical Engineer (Early Career, Exceptional Talent)

Socket.dev; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Boom is seeking a mechanical/hardware-focused engineer to own parts of subsystems from concept to integration, working with propulsion, electrical, and manufacturing teams. You will design components balancing performance and manufacturability, plan assembly processes, and run tests to drive better engineering decisions.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD/FEA work, with internships or co-ops in real-world mechanical systems and a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent hands-on hardware experience.
• Hands-on CAD and analysis experience with standard 3D CAD modeling and FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Own parts of mechanical subsystems from concept through analysis, drawing release, and integration into the engine system.
• Design components and assemblies balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and testability.
• Plan and support assembly processes with manufacturing engineers to ensure buildability and serviceability.
• Design and run component and system-level tests, instrument hardware, collect data, and inform design decisions.
• Collaborate across propulsion, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure clean integration.

Skills

CAD modeling

Statics & dynamics

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Engineering fundamentals

Hands-on hardware experience

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

FEA tools

Job description

This job is demanding and rewarding.

This job isn't for everyone. You're the right person if:

• You've already done something real — built hardware, led a competition team (Formula SAE, Baja, Rocketry, Robotics), or taken on engineering work in an internship that went well beyond what most early-career engineers get to touch.
• You're genuinely excited by complex mechanical systems and love following a problem from whiteboard to hardware.
• You'd rather own something and figure it out than wait for a perfect set of instructions.
• CAD, analysis, the machine shop, and the test cell are where you want to spend your time.
• You care about doing the work well — not just finishing it.

What You’ll Do

• Own parts of mechanical subsystems — fuel, lube, cooling, and other balance-of-plant systems — from initial concept through analysis, drawing release, and integration into the full engine system.
• Design components and assemblies that balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and testability, making real engineering tradeoffs on hardware that actually gets built.
• Plan and support assembly processes, working closely with manufacturing engineers on the floor to make sure your designs can be built, assembled, and serviced.
• Design and run component and system-level tests — instrument the hardware, collect data, interpret results, and use what you learn to make better engineering decisions faster.
• Collaborate across propulsion, electrical, and manufacturing teams to make sure your subsystems integrate cleanly with the rest of the engine.

You Probably Have

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent hands-on hardware experience.
• At least one internship or co-op where you designed, analyzed, or built real-world mechanical systems.
• Hands-on CAD and analysis experience – proficiency with standard 3D CAD modeling (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CATIA) and structural/thermal FEA tools.
• A rock-solid grasp of core mechanical engineering fundamentals – statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, machine design, and fluid mechanics/thermodynamics.
• A track record of finishing hard things, inside school and outside of it.

Work Location

Internships require 100% onsite at Boom's headquarters located at 6803 S Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112.

Compensation

The Base Salary Range for this position is $87,000 - $117,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include long-term incentives/equity, a flexible PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits. Additional perks include on-site meals and gym access.

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Due to the nature of this position, candidates must be eligible to access export-controlled information and technology as required by applicable U.S. export control laws. Learn more about ITAR here.