Location: Boulder, CO Position Type: Entry Level, Part-time and Full-time options Job Description: Kronus Engineering is looking for a mechanical engineer to assist with full-life cycle support of large-format battery systems. Energy storage systems on-the-job training will be available. Position responsibilities may include but are not limited to: • Supporting Kronus Engineering system development, production, testing, and support • Engaging with customers to confirm requirements for, define, and quote projects • Designing electrical and mechanical systems to meet customer needs and ensure Kronus quality and safety standards • Engaging with engineering team to perform design reviews • Assembling mechanical systems and interfacing high-voltage electrical components • Programming and/or modifying system controllers • Performing testing and validation of energy storage systems • Documenting design, testing, and standard operating procedures • Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical concerns • Sourcing appropriate components and engaging with vendors • Executing research on relevant matters • Creating internal as well as external reports as appropriate Requirements/Qualifications: • Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering • Proficiency with 3D solid modeling and 2D drawings of complex assemblies, Solidworks preferred • Understanding of basic design principles such as design for manufacturing, design for assembly • Proficiency with mechanical and electrical assembly utilizing hand tools • Ability to work as a member of a larger team as well as autonomously with minimal supervision • Troubleshooting/Problem solving skills • Verbal and written communication skills • Ability to lift 45+ lbs Bonus Experience: • Energy storage systems, renewables, & sustainability • Power electronics • Machining and advanced fabrication techniques • Serial Communication (Modbus, CANbus, SAE J1939) • PLC programming (function block, structured text, ladder logic) • Computer science and/or software development • Networking architecture, engineering, security, and administration • Setting up and managing servers & databases To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to info@kronusengineering.com
See More Details >>Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future. Position Purpose: The Principal Mechanical Engineer will be a technical expert on the BCT Mechanical Engineering team, leading the design, analysis, optimization, and characterization of spacecraft hardware. This engineer will be responsible for supporting all phases of the product lifecycle as well as internal and external spacecraft teams. The Principal Mechanical Engineer must be a team-oriented engineer who is excited to share skills and build knowledge with junior engineers. Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer (Emphasis on Mechanisms) Position Type: Full Time Pay Range: $108,000 - $220,000 Location: Boulder, CO Benefits: • 100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your dependents effective the first of the month following hire date • Life insurance • 401k (matching 4% with a 5% contribution) • Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave Job Responsibilities: · Lead electromechanical design efforts for new spaceflight hardware, from concept to high volume production. · Devise and document new engineering approaches to legacy solutions. Provide technical support for existing technologies. · Create product requirements, detailed electromechanical designs, analytical reports, interface drawings, assembly instructions, test plans, and other documentation in collaboration with other departments. · Provide technically sound support in a timely manner to other business units, including Test, Manufacturing, Planning, Mission Assurance, Quality, and Procurement. · Mediate competing requirements and trades between disciplines for complex systems and mechanisms (e.g. on-orbit performance vs. electrical power availability vs. mechanical packaging constraints vs. thermal limitations vs. manufacturability). · Manage electromechanical aspects of multiple complex projects simultaneously, with responsibility for meeting technical, cost, and schedule requirements. · Responsible for investigation, resolution, and closure for product non-conformances. Support post-delivery issues with internal teams and external customers. · Lead meetings and technical exchanges with internal teams and external customers. May provide technical advice on an ad-hoc basis to management and other departments. · Delegate tasks as necessary and train individuals to reinforce critical engineering skills. · Contribute to long-term product roadmaps and business strategies. · May include personnel management responsibilities and other responsibilities as assigned. Required Qualifications/Education: · Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering with 12+ years of mechanical work experience. Advanced degrees may be considered in lieu of requisite work experience. · Expert level experience in CAD. Solidworks preferred. · Advanced mechanical analysis experience (structural, thermal, etc.). Ansys preferred. · Extensive knowledge of, and design experience with, motors, actuators, sensors, controls, bearings, magnets, and other electromechanical sub-systems. · Demonstrated experience designing new and complex products on in a fast-paced environment. · Able to supervise and mentor a group of professional engineers and staff engaged in complex engineering activities. · Intermediate experience programming in at least one common software language (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Java, LabView). Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Po at HR@bluecanyontech.com.
See More Details >>Job Description Working as a Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Mechanical Engineering Designer at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems Inc is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-tech team of people developing innovative products for the Aerospace and Defense industry. Tasks are performed under the general direction of technical leads and functional managers, plus mentorship from MGSE Mechanical Engineering Staff. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, detailed design and drawing generation of MGSE components, interfacing with structural and thermal analysis teams, and overseeing the manufacturing assembly and testing MGSE hardware. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborate, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You'll Do: • Develop, design, and certify of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) and Special Test Equipment (STE) from concept though final delivery for Instruments, Payloads, and Space Vehicles. • Responsibilities may include • Performing CAD modeling, and design analysis to meet technical requirements, interface definition, performance investigation and risk mitigation from concept through detail design for MGSE. MGSE hardware may include lifting, handling, support, transport, tooling and test hardware (including thermal, vibration, optical, EMI/EMC, acoustic, etc.) • Work with internal and external customers to derive, negotiate, document, and change-control requirements. • Own your MGSE designs and produce solutions which meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements. • Support requirements development, design for manufacturing, design for test, and requirements verification. • Proactively identify, communicate, and manage risks and opportunities. • Interact with other functional disciplines in an integrated program team (IPT) environment. Provide technical oversight of MGSE related subcontracts that are part of the MGSE designs. • Post design sustaining engineering support will be required from fabrication, assembly and into test and first use. • Contribute to continuous evolution of MGSE processes and tools to improve execution. • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Unites and the Company. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment. • Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: The position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Work Conditions: • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. • May occasionally work in production work centers where the use of protective equipment and gear is required. • May access other facilities in various weather conditions. Required Education, Experience, & Skills • BS degree or higher in Engineering plus 4 years or more of related experience. • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or PH.D., may substitute for two year of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. • Demonstrated design analysis capability. • Proficiency using CAD software for modeling/drafting. #LI-JL2 A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. • Experience in Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) hardware design for aerospace applications. • Demonstrated ability to design to technical, cost and schedule requirements while managing risks and opportunities within design. • Proficiency using SolidWorks. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Boulder, CO, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 12,684 mechanical trade professionals in Colorado, with wages averaging around $1,822 per week. Trade schools, unions, and specialized programs facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $92,000 annually for experienced professionals.
