Alten · Longmont
Senior Mechanical Engineer
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical d...
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.
As Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for;
- Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for opto-mechanical systems
- Experience with thermal, structural, and or dynamic analysis of optical-mechanical systems a plus
- Support integration of optical elements including lenses, mirrors, and laser paths into mechanical structures
- Develop and refine pointing and stabilization mechanisms (e.g., gimbals, mounts, precision actuation systems)
- Perform tolerance analysis (GD&T) to ensure optical alignment and system performance
- Collaborate cross-functionally with optical, electrical, and systems engineering teams
- Support prototype builds, testing, and validation, including troubleshooting and design iteration
- Ensure designs meet ruggedization requirements (shock, vibration, thermal stability)
Qualifications;
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 10-20+ years of experience in mechanical design (level flexible based on candidate)
- Experience with precision mechanical design and tight tolerance assemblies in rugged environments
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
- Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments
Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of
job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons need apply for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic
information, or pregnancy.
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process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment
Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for
employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Role
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Category
Aerospace
Location
Published
July 6
Deadline
August 17
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