Principal Mechanical Engineer

Westminster, CO, United States • Posted June 08, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Westminster, CO
Posted: June 08, 2026
Category: other-general
Application Deadline: June 13, 2026

Role Description

**Job Description**

This role supports the mechanical design of optical instruments and laser systems in space and/or tactical environments. As a mechanical design engineer, you ll work in cross-disciplined teams of various sizes to deliver the solutions our customers rely on. The opportunities for this position include working on new designs through sustaining engineering.

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 strong execution.

**What You ll Do:**

+ Support the design effort for opto-mechanical space and tactical systems from the proposal phase through award, detailed design, fabrication, assembly, test, and requirement verification.
+ Suppo...

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