

Mechanical Engineer
Location
Greenwood Village, CO
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-07-15
The role is for a Mechanical Engineer at York Space Systems, focusing on creating affordable and efficient mechanical designs for spacecraft and ground support equipment. The position requires proficiency in CAD and a strong engineering background, preferably with aerospace experience.
Responsibilities
- Engineer mechanical design solutions for spacecraft flight hardware and mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE).
- Create designs with DFM/DFA considering rate manufacturing.
- Perform preliminary FEA and hand calculations to ensure feasible designs.
- Create component and assembly drawings with appropriate GD&T.
- Coordinate with engineering on clean sheet designs and improvements.
- Interface with programs and customers on design needs and requirements.
- Coordinate with test engineers for test plans and root cause analyses.
Job Requirements
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer, preferably in space vehicle design.
- Understanding of high-quality mechanical systems and manufacturing best practices.
- Excellent CAD skills (Solidworks or similar).
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance.
- Bonus qualifications include experience in spacecraft development lifecycle and model-based definition.