Senior Mechanical Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Westminster, CO

10d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in mechanical design or related engineering roles.
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerance analysis, and engineering calculations.
Proficiency in CAD software and standard engineering tools.
Experience with prototype assembly and testing.
Ability to anticipate and mitigate technical risks.
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and documentation standards.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in an engineering field may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and lead mechanical designs, including trade studies, concept and detailed designs, BOMs, drawings, engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and associated documentation.
Lead the Mechanical Engineering team within a project, serving as the primary resource for technical leadership, oversight, and development. Identify and recommend training or performance improvement opportunities as needed.
Ensure technical accuracy and maintain scoped product or system features.
Define work breakdown structures from initial specifications and/or derived requirements.
Track team progress and efficiency to support project schedule and budget.
Implement product designs using engineering principles and standard tools.
Utilize analysis tools to verify design concepts.
Assemble, test, and evaluate prototypes for functionality and performance.
Anticipate technical uncertainties and identify design and product risks with appropriate mitigations.
Identify scope changes and propose resolution options to project leaders.
Prepare and maintain engineering documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Complete tasks within estimated timeframes (+/- 10%) and predict potential overruns before they occur.
Ensure design quality by leading and participating in design reviews