Senior Mechanical Engineer – Hypersonic Defense

True Anomaly; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading aerospace defense company in Denver is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop flight hardware for missile defense and hypersonic vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 7–15 years of relevant experience, and expertise in structural design for high-performance systems. This role involves collaborating across disciplines and leading design efforts to ensure successful program outcomes. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this critical position.

Qualifications

• 7–15+ years of professional experience in mechanical design.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-dynamic-pressure flight environments.
• Experience leading flight vehicle hardware programs from concept to certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority in missile defense mechanical design.
• Own and drive the full mechanical architecture of flight vehicle structures.
• Lead design and development of guidance, navigation, and control hardware.

Skills

Flight vehicle structural design

Mechanical integration of propulsion subsystems

Expert-level proficiency in NX/SolidWorks

Deep experience with thermal protection systems

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX (Siemens)

SolidWorks

Job description

A leading aerospace defense company in Denver is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop flight hardware for missile defense and hypersonic vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 7–15 years of relevant experience, and expertise in structural design for high-performance systems. This role involves collaborating across disciplines and leading design efforts to ensure successful program outcomes. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this critical position.