Senior Aerospace Mechanical Engineer — Deployable Structures

Opterus; Loveland (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedules

100% employee premium coverage

401(k) with company match

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Opterus in Loveland, Colorado, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II or III to design and develop innovative deployable structures for aerospace applications. You will be involved in all stages of product development from ideation to production, ensuring high-performance standards.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, robust benefits including 100% employee premium coverage, and salaries between $90,000–$140,000 based on experience. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in spacecraft design and composites.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer II: 2+ years of experience.
• Mechanical Engineer III: 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with spacecraft design, deployable structures, and/or composites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze deployable systems.
• Develop structural components from ideation to production.
• Create CAD assemblies and documentation using SolidWorks.
• Support hardware assembly in a cleanroom environment.
• Test and validate structural components through performance tests.
• Iterate and prototype designs based on test data.

Skills

Problem-solving

CAD proficiency (SolidWorks)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SolidWorks

Job description

Opterus in Loveland, Colorado, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II or III to design and develop innovative deployable structures for aerospace applications. You will be involved in all stages of product development from ideation to production, ensuring high-performance standards.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, robust benefits including 100% employee premium coverage, and salaries between $90,000–$140,000 based on experience. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in spacecraft design and composites.