Job Details

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Position Number: 6320716
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Mechanical

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Requisition Number: 65450
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 08-Jul-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

BioServe is seeking a motivated individual to join their engineering team in the role of junior mechanical engineer. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The BioServe engineering team consists of six engineers, two technicians, and two to three graduate students, representing mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. With several decades of combined experience building life science payloads destined for Shuttle, the International Space Station, and Artemis, the engineering team is highly collaborative and takes a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex problems.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The successful candidate will design parts, build assemblies, and test hardware that make up life science payloads destined for the International Space Station (ISS).

What You Should Know

This position is an on-site appointment that DOES NOT offer remote or hybrid options. This appointment is estimated to last for up to one year and may be extended pending funding, budget, and performance. The qualified candidate may be hired as either a full-time 100% appointment or as a part-time 50% appointment.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this appointment is $75,000-$95,000 for 100% full-time employees with no relocation assistance. The salary range for this appointment is $37,500-$47,500 for 50% part-time employees with no relocation assistance.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
Strong understanding of the engineering design process (from requirements to final product).
Demonstrated experience building and taking apart complex and miniature assemblies involving mechanical and electrical components.
Demonstrated experience building and testing pressurized systems.
Design experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), especially SolidWorks, and creating drawings for fabrication parts.
Hands-on experience with post-processing machined parts, including deburring, inspecting, cleaning, packaging, and shipping.
Hands-on experience with assembly tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, and torque drivers.
Practical experience working in a clean room or sterile environment.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Current Resume/CV
Cover Letter
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

Please apply by July 8, 2025 for full consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Junior-Mechanical-Engineer/65450