Mechanical Engineer II

EVONA; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity opportunities

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plans

Hands-on engineering projects

Job summary

EVONA in Westminster, Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design and analyze high-performance mechanical hardware for advanced aerospace communication tech. You will contribute across concept, detailed design, simulation, and qualification phases on projects involving active phased array antenna systems and rugged aerospace hardware.

The role emphasizes 3D CAD, FEA, GD&T, and close collaboration with electrical engineers, with on-site work and exposure to manufacturing, testing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience in electronics packaging design and analysis or spacecraft structures and mechanisms.
• Experience designing mechanical hardware for electronic assemblies.
• Proficiency with professional CAD and FEA software, including SolidWorks Simulation.
• Understanding of thermal management, vibration, stress, and structural analysis.
• Practical knowledge of CNC machining and precision manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
• Strong technical communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, structures, assemblies, and electronics packaging for aerospace products.
• Develop 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform thermal, structural, stress, and vibration analyses to validate designs.
• Apply FEA and engineering calculations to optimize designs.
• Support thermal management and EMI/EMC mitigation for assemblies.
• Conduct tolerance studies and apply GD&T for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on robust mechanical systems.
• Support prototype development, CNC manufacturing, and environmental testing.
• Investigate design and manufacturing challenges and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in design reviews and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Maintain engineering documentation and configuration management.

Skills

Electronics packaging

Spacecraft structures

CAD software

FEA

Thermal management

EMI/EMC mitigation

GD&T

CNC machining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Mechanical Engineer II – Aerospace & Advanced Communication Systems

Location: Westminster, Colorado
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-Site

The Opportunity

EVONA is recruiting for a forward-thinking aerospace technology company at the forefront of advanced satellite and airborne communication systems.

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer II to contribute to the design, analysis, development, and qualification of high-performance mechanical hardware supporting next-generation aerospace communication technologies.

The successful candidate will work on technically challenging projects involving active phased array antenna systems, electronics packaging, precision mechanical assemblies, and ruggedized aerospace hardware.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the entire engineering lifecycle, from concept development and detailed design through simulation, manufacturing, testing, and product qualification.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design mechanical components, structures, assemblies, and electronics packaging for aerospace communication products.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs, 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials.
• Conduct thermal, structural, stress, shock, and vibration analyses to validate mechanical performance.
• Apply finite element analysis (FEA) and engineering calculations to optimize designs.
• Support thermal management, EMI/EMC mitigation, and mechanical integration of electronic assemblies.
• Perform tolerance studies and apply GD&T to ensure precision and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to develop mechanically robust electronic systems.
• Support prototype development, CNC manufacturing, assembly, and environmental qualification testing.
• Investigate design and manufacturing challenges, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and communicate technical findings to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Maintain engineering documentation and support configuration management throughout product development.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience in electronics packaging design and analysis or spacecraft structures and mechanisms.
• Experience designing mechanical hardware for electronic assemblies.
• Proficiency with professional CAD and FEA software, including tools such as SolidWorks Simulation.
• Understanding of thermal management, vibration, stress, and structural analysis.
• Practical knowledge of CNC machining and precision manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
• Strong technical communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills That Would Be Valuable

• Experience in aerospace, satellite communications, defense, or high-reliability electronics.
• Exposure to active phased array antenna systems or RF electronics packaging.
• Experience supporting environmental testing and hardware qualification.
• Understanding of spacecraft mechanical interfaces and aerospace manufacturing requirements.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary product development teams.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and communication technologies.
• Company equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plans and additional employee benefits.
• Hands-on involvement in engineering projects from design through qualification.
• Collaborative, technically driven engineering environment.

Location & Eligibility

This position is based in Westminster, Colorado, and requires full-time on-site attendance.

Due to U.S. space technology export regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees, refugees, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.