Engineer I Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) - Boulder CO
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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans,
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
Top Secret/SCI
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Travel Percentage
<10%
Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Is Relocation Available
No
Job Description
Working as a Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Mechanical Engineering Designer at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-tech team of people developing innovative products for the Aerospace and Defense industry. Tasks are performed under the general direction of technical leads and functional managers, plus mentorship from MGSE Mechanical Engineering Staff. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, detailed design and drawing generation of MGSE components, interfacing with structural and thermal analysis teams, and overseeing the manufacturing assembly and testing MGSE hardware.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and solid execution.
What You’ll Do:
Participate in mechanical engineering design of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) and Special Test Equipment (STE) from concept through final delivery for Instruments, Payloads, and Space Vehicles.
Responsibilities may include:
Performing CAD modeling, and design analysis to meet technical requirements, interface definition, performance investigation and risk mitigation from concept through detail design for MGSE hardware. MGSE hardware may include lifting, handling, support, transport, tooling and test hardware (including thermal, vibration, optical, EMI/EMC, acoustic, etc.).
Post design sustaining engineering support will be required from fabrication, assembly and into test.
Supporting hardware development team to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
Providing inputs for detailed development schedules and supporting team activities to meet hardware delivery milestones.
Interaction with other functional disciplines in an integrated program team (IPT) environment.
Ability to proactively identify, communicate and manage risks and opportunities.
Supporting Requirements Development, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Test, and Requirements Verification.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Responsibilities
~1 min readBS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
Demonstrated design analysis capability.
Proficiency using CAD software for modeling/drafting.
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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Experience in Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for aerospace applications.
Proficiency using Solidworks.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $64,926–$110,374 a year
- 29% above the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,167 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 30, 2026
- First seen
- October 30, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 30, 2026
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