Avionics Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer III – Core Systems and Components

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. Own complex avionics packaging assemblies, including enclosures, chassis, and mounting systems, across requirements, design, analysis, verification, qualification, release, and production support .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,814 - $167,739 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and analyzing complex avionics packaging assemblies, with a strong focus on thermal management, structural integrity, and compliance with GD&T standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers while managing multiple priorities in a high-stakes aerospace environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Avionics Packaging DesignThermal Management AnalysisGD&T/ASME Y14.5 Proficiency3D CAD Skills (Creo/Pro-E)Mentoring and Leadership

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignElectromechanical Assembly DesignThermal AnalysisStructural AnalysisVibration AnalysisFatigue AnalysisRuggedized DesignEnvironmental TestingFEA (ANSYS)Harness Design (IPC-A-620)

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CommunicationTechnical Risk CommunicationIndependencePrioritization

Tools & Technologies

WindchillPLM Software

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent ResidencyBlue’s Standard Background Check

Industry Keywords

Aerospace HardwareSpacecraft DevelopmentHuman SpaceflightLaunch VehicleHigh-Reliability Hardware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own complex avionics packaging assemblies, including enclosures, chassis, and mounting systems, across requirements, design, analysis, verification, qualification, release, and production support
Partner with electrical, systems, thermal, structures, manufacturing, quality, and test engineers to architect integrated packaging solutions for PCBAs, connectors, and harnessing
Drive thermal, structural, vibration, shock, and fatigue analyses
Lead trade studies balancing mass, thermal/structural performance, EMI/EMC protection, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and risk
Deliver models, drawings, specifications, ICDs, and configuration-controlled release packages using GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Shape environmental test campaigns, including planning, hardware preparation, data review, anomaly investigation, root-cause analysis, and verification closeout
Mentor less-experienced engineers
Lead design reviews
Engage suppliers through design changes and configuration management

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline
5+ years designing electromechanical assemblies, avionics packaging, or comparable aerospace hardware
Track record owning mechanical designs across the full lifecycle — requirements through production support
Strong 3D CAD skills; Creo/Pro-E is a plus
Solid command of GD&T/ASME Y14.5 drawing practices
Experience integrating PCBAs, connectors, and cable/harness interfaces into mechanical assemblies
Know-how in ruggedized design: thermal management, structural protection, vibration/shock survival, vacuum compatibility, EMI/EMC shielding
Experience running or directing thermal and structural analyses for electronic packaging
Independence to juggle multiple priorities, communicate technical risk clearly, and thrive cross-functionally
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions
M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline (bonus)
Hands-on electronics thermal/structural/vibration/shock/fatigue analysis experience (bonus)
FEA experience, ANSYS preferred
Windchill or similar PLM/configuration-management experience
Harness design and workmanship know-how (IPC-A-620)
Experience supporting environmental qualification/acceptance testing on aerospace or high-reliability hardware
Background in spacecraft, human spaceflight, launch vehicle, or other extreme-environment hardware development
Track record mentoring junior engineers and leading design reviews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Up to four (4) weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion