Mechatronics Engineer I

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 Mechatronics Engineer I will become a crucial member of the BCT Components team with contributions to space mechanism design, analysis, optimization, and characterization across all phases of the product lifecycle as well as supporting both internal and external spacecraft teams in meeting their mission objectives.

Title: Mechatronics Engineer I

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $70,000 - $110,000 (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

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 minimum 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:

• Assist in continuous improvement of all aspects of product lifecycle for electromechanical systems for spaceflight including conceptualization, detailed design, initial and reoccurring production, and test support
• Document product requirements, design details, interfaces and test plans, procedures, processes, and results in collaboration with other team members
• Aid in non-conformance investigation, resolution, and closure
• Develop custom equipment as required to improve production and test efficiency
• Assist meetings and technical exchanges with internal spacecraft teams and external customers
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent discipline.
  
• General knowledge of motors, actuators, sensors, controls and/or robotic system considerations and design
• General experience designing against competing requirements (e.g., performance, power, mass, complexity, schedule, costs, etc.)
• Intermediate experience in at least one common CAD system (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360, CATIA, etc.)
• Intermediate experience programming in at least one common software language (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Java, LabView)
• Intermediate experience with PCB/PCBA design and/or integration of off-the-shelf electrical subsystems (e.g., Arduino) or sensors
• Comfortable working on interdisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical and software engineers
• Ability to perform detailed trade studies and parametric analyses with senior engineer supervision
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and willingness to learn
• Hands-on skills (e.g., soldering, mechanical and/or electronics assembly, 3D printing, laser cutting, machining, etc.) are desired
• 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. 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.