Mechanical Engineer II 

Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT) is leading the way in the New Space revolution!  Our state-of-the-art systems are currently on missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon, near earth asteroids, and to Mars.  We create high-reliability spacecraft with significantly greater performance, much smaller size and at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems.  We are involved in a wide range of projects for academic, commercial, and government applications.  Join our innovative and dynamic company, as we build the small spacecraft of the future. 

Position Purpose: The Mechanical Engineer II will plan and conduct mechanical engineering work without detailed supervision, but who may require guidance on unusual aspects of the engineering task. An ME-II is engaged-in and delivers-on mechanical engineering assignments that offer greater responsibility and risk.

Title: Mechanical Engineer II

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $80,000 - $140,000

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Location: Boulder, CO

Job Responsibilities:

• The Mechanical Engineer II works independently and successfully contributes when they are provided clear objectives and require only limited guidance. They perform duties requiring the application of mature knowledge of mechanical engineering principals and standards; something only experience can An ME-II works on problems for which it is necessary to modify established designs or techniques and devises new approaches to mechanical design problems. As such an ME-II is a contributor to original work.
• The ME-II identifies project priorities and knows when the need for cooperation with other disciplines exists. Later in their career, an ME-II may outline and assign work to others, review said work for technical accuracy and adequacy, and may even plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of other staff.
• ME-II design concepts or recommendations may be reviewed for soundness of judgment but are usually expected to be technically accurate and feasible. An ME-II makes responsible decisions on matters assigned, including the implementation of mechanical engineering standards and procedures, and may consult or advise others in specialty areas of which they have gained significant
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• 2+ years of relevant experience
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

 

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. 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 720-450-8252 or HR@bluecanyontech.com.