Mechanical Engineer

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Senior Mechanical Engineer – FEA (Level 4/5)

Duration: Full-time

Location: Englewood, CO (on-site)

Short Summary about Job:

HukariAscendent is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer, hired at Level 4 or Level 5 depending on experience, to join a multi-discipline engineering group in the Denver area. The group designs prototype and one-off custom equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, specialty research equipment, and custom-designed, remotely operated mechanisms for handling radioactive and hazardous materials.

The selected engineer will independently perform and often lead complete designs, finite element and engineering analyses, and design reviews on complex projects. The role includes producing design specifications, fabrication drawings and technical documentation; coordinating with engineering, logistics, financial and program management staff; serving as a technical liaison to internal and external customers from quotation through final design and test; conducting site visits and engineering studies; and supporting technical proposals and level-of-effort estimates. Level 5 engineers may also train other engineers and supervise project teams with responsibility for cost, schedule and technical performance.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required (no dual citizenship).
• Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline or the sciences from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Level 4: minimum of 8 years of job-related experience. Level 5: minimum of 10 years of job-related experience.
• Level 4: minimum of 2 years of FEA experience with Ansys Mechanical or Creo Simulate. Level 5: minimum of 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency with 3D design software (PTC Creo preferred).
• Proficiency with Mathcad.
• Demonstrated capability in the design of custom equipment and/or containment systems.
• Experience developing design documentation, including fabrication drawings, engineering analyses, strength of materials calculations, and fabrication and procurement specifications.
• Basic knowledge of materials selection.

Miscellaneous/Additional Information:

• Full-time, on-site position in Englewood, CO. No security clearance required.
• Level (4 or 5) will be determined by the candidate's years of experience and depth of FEA experience.
• Compensation: Level 4, $120,000–$135,000 per year; Level 5, $145,000–$176,000 per year. Final pay is based on education, experience, skills and qualifications.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.