Mechanical Engineer II

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado System's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to contribute to design, analysis, and testing activities with support from peers and mentors. You will work on multiple technical areas and interact with other engineering disciplines within LASP, with autonomy beyond an ME I level.

You'll participate in stress calculations, use FEA tools such as ANSYS or NASTRAN, and collaborate in reviews with lead MEs and PMs.

Qualifications

• > BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or Physics.
• > Three years of experience.
• > FEA software, preferably ANSYS or NASTRAN.
• > CAD design experience with SolidWorks.
• > Experience creating mechanical drawings.
• > GD&T knowledge.
• > Knowledge of space environments (thermal, vacuum, radiation, launch loads).

Responsibilities

• Interface with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Performs stress calculations on structural members.
• Presents design to internal and external reviewers.
• Works with lead MEs and mentors to learn design decisions.
• May mentor ME students on projects.
• Interacts with vendors.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Physics

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Job Summary

A Mechanical Engineer II is a mechanical engineer that has showncapability to perform designs, analyses, and / or perform testswith support from peers, the lead ME, and / or other mentors. Theyhave more autonomy than an ME I. They show proficiency in more thanone technical area, and / or interact with the other disciplines ofengineering within LASP. Designs are vetted by the project team,lead ME, peer-reviewers, etc.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

Founded a decade before NASA, the Laboratory for Atmospheric andSpace Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder isrevolutionizing human understanding of the cosmos. LASP is deeplycommitted to inspiring and educating the next generation of spaceexplorers. From enabling the first exploratory rocket measurementsof Earth’s upper atmosphere to trailblazing observations of everyplanet in the solar system, LASP is at the forefront of solar,planetary and space physics research, space-weather monitoring, andthe search for evidence of habitable worlds.

LASP advances scientific discovery and inspires the next generationthrough research, innovation, and education in space sciences. Weemploy over 700 scientists, engineers, support personnel, andstudents that work closely to cultivate creative ideas and explorenovel solutions to make the impossible possible.

LASP is dedicated to building and maintaining a unique synergism ofexpertise in space science, engineering, and spacecraft operations.Through research projects, LASP participates actively in thetraining of the future leaders of space research and helps theUniversity of Colorado to educate students with valued technicaland scientific skills. Development and use of innovativetechnologies and continuing participation in new researchinitiatives ensures a strong leadership role for LASP into thefuture. LASP is proud of our work environment that supportsemployee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for abroad range of experiences. Further information about LASP can befound here: https://lasp.colorado.edu/home/.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Interfaces with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Purchases specialty mechanical hardware.
• Performs stress calculations on structural members.
• Uses FEA software, ideally ANSYS or NASTRAN, to perform basicanalysis
• May present at project-level reviews at lead ME's and PM'sdiscretion.
• Presents design(s) to internal and external reviewers.
• Works with lead MEs and mentors to learn how to make designdecisions
• May work on small proposal efforts with direction from a moresenior ME
• Responsible for typical day-to-day project communications.
• Manage assigned tasks to stay on scheduleprojects/programs
• May mentor ME students when assigned to a project
• Interacts with vendors.
• Other Duties Assigned

What You Should Know

• 100% on site work.

What We Can Offer

Hourly Rate: $48-$52 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are notbenefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace or Physics.
• FEA software, ideally ANSYS or NASTRAN, to performanalysis.
• Three years of experience.
• CAD design experience with solid modeling software, preferablySolidWorks.
• Experience creating mechanical drawings.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing,GD&T.
• Knowledge of space environments (temperature, vacuum,radiation, launch loads, on-orbit loads).

What You Will Need

• Ability to function well in a team based environment.
• Attention to detail.