Mechanical engineer jobs in Thornton, CO and nearby (425 jobs)

Mechanical engineer jobs within 25 miles of Thornton, CO. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 425
Employers: 136

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $93,639Across 167 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $35.72Across 21 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 4%15 listings
On-site: 23%98 listings

Not specified: 73% (312 listings)

Employers hiring include Lockheed Martin (51), GBA (19), STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. (15).

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Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Mechanical Engineer – Vacuum Opto Mechanical Assembly - 822
Quantinuum
Broomfield, CO
Mechanical Engineer -- Vacuum Opto Mechanical Assembly - 822 We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer in our Broomfield, CO location to apply their skills to the development of our…
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Mechanical Engineer I
Sierra Space
Centennial, CO · Louisville, CO
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Mechanical Engineer II
University of Colorado Denver
Boulder, CO
- $34,986 USD / year
A Mechanical Engineer II is a mechanical engineer that has shown capability to perform designs, analyses, and / or perform tests with support from peers, the lead ME, and / or other…
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Building Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) - water/wastewater
Brown And Caldwell
Lakewood, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
…firm, has an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Building Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work on various water/wastewater projects for municipal…
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Lakewood, CO
- $95,000 to $135,000 USD / week
In this Role you’ll work as Project Engineer on industrial, educational, health care and commercial facilities projects. Your main responsibilities on HVAC, fire protection, piping,…
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Building Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) - water/wastewater
Brown and Caldwell
Lakewood, CO
…firm, has an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Building Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work on various water/wastewater projects for municipal…
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Experienced Refrigeration Engineer
Mead And Hunt, Inc.
Denver, CO
- $100,000 to $150,000 USD / year
…full-time position available for an Experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join our Food & Beverage group. This opportunity would be available at one of the following office locations: St.…
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Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Denver, CO
Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob DescriptionThis role offers an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of advanced mechanical designs that support…
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MA
Refrigeration Engineer
Mead And Hunt, Inc.
Denver, CO
- $40,123 USD / year
…we have a full-time position available for a refrigeration engineer. Responsibilities include conducting job-site surveys; calculating refrigeration requirements for process cooling and…
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO
As a Senior Mechanisms Engineer, your responsibilities may include some of the following:
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Mechanical Engineer (PE) - HVAC Design
GPAC
Denver, CO
- $90,000 to $150,000 USD / year
Mechanical Engineer (PE) - HVAC Design (Denver)
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Instrumentation Hardware
Atom Computing
Boulder, CO
- $140,000 to $164,989 USD / year
We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Opto-Mechanical Engineering team to focus on designing the physical systems that house, protect, and connect our Control Systems and assoc
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, HVAC Design
Jobot
Westminster, CO
- $150,000 to $175,000 USD / year
Senior Mechanical Engineer, HVAC Design, $150,000 to $175,000 per year, Onsite, Labs, Cleanrooms and Data Center Projects
Added 3 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial
Sargent & Lundy
Englewood, CO
Acting as the Mechanical team lead by overseeing a team of junior engineers and designers in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work
Added 3 days ago
TC
Project Mechanical Engineer V
The Cannon Corporation
Denver, CO
- $40,123 USD / year
You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will perform as a high-level specialist in a lead role for the mechanical e
Added 3 days ago
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Mechanical Engineer II
CONMED Corporation
Denver, CO
- $40,123 USD / year
…high performing team, consider applying to join CONMED as a Mechanical Engineer…
Added 3 days ago
Mechanical Engineer
PDS Tech Commercial
Englewood, CO
Design the Future of Aerospace Innovation as a Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
PDS Tech Commercial
Englewood, CO
Engineer Advanced Defense Solutions That Make a Difference
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Electro Mechanical Engineer Senior
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO
Introduction: We are looking for an Electro Mechanical engineer to join an exciting and dynamic team in designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting complex harnessing and connectors.
Added 3 days ago
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Project Mechanical Engineer IV
The Cannon Corporation
Denver, CO
- $40,123 USD / year
Added 3 days ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer - LEED/PE
Chembular Manpower
Denver, CO
Added 3 days ago
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Mechanical Engineer II, Imaging Payloads
Urban Sky
Denver, CO
- $115,000 to $130,000 USD / year
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Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Broomfield, CO
- $50 to $70 USD / hour
Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the development of automation and additive manufacturing systems. This role involves creating…
Added 4 days ago
Mechanical Engineer III
RTM Engineering Consultants, LLC
Lakewood, CO · Westminster, CO
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Mechanical Engineer I
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Lone Tree, CO
…solutions in a rapid and agile production environment. As a Mechanical Engineer I, you will support the design, development, testing, and deployment of mechanical structures and systems in…

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Lockheed Martin

Mechanical Engineer - E2

Littleton, CO, United States
Littleton, United States

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.

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Pay: Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.
Closing date: Apr 25, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

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Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join the Lockheed Martin team in support of the US Golden Dome Engineering Team. Golden Dome stands as a layered defense shield, safeguarding the American homeland with unwavering precision, ensuring the security and resilience of our nation.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you! Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or combination of experience/education
Mechanical design experience that includes the interpretation of engineering design drawings.
Experience with engineering CAD tools (Creo, Solid Works, I-DEAS, etc.) and model based product definition.
Understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis.
Candidate must have good oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills

Experience with agile / go fast program execution
Self starter with outside the box thinking
Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently.
Experience with application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.5.
Experience with Engineering Data Product release process within the Engineering Product Data Management (EPDM) system.
Knowledge of LM Space command media.
Working knowledge of industry standards and federal regulations including ANSI, OSHA, and AWS standards applicable to mechanical systems.
Active DoD Secret security clearance
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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Skills

Research
Design drawings
PTC Creo
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Principles of mechanical engineering
Communication skills
Product data management
AWS
Mechanical systems

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