Space Systems Mechanical Engineer II – Onsite

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

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.