Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Thornton, CO

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Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

  • Blue Origin
  • Longmont, CO (24 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Longmont, CO (24 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

SENIOR OPTO-MECHANICAL ENGINEER Location: Longmont, CO (Onsite) Role Summary: The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer will serve as the technical lead for the mechanical design, structural analysis, and...

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Mechanical Engineer (Electronics Packaging)

  • Blue Origin
  • Longmont, CO (24 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Longmont, CO (24 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to architect, design, and validate the optomechanical packaging for fiber/laser amplifier systems used in space optical communication links....

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Opto-Mechanical Engineering Analyst

  • nLIGHT
  • Longmont, CO (24 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (24 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Aided Design principals (SolidWorks preferred; Creo, Catia, Onshape, etc. accepted)....

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Mechanical Design Engineer, Staff

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Roxborough, CO (22 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Roxborough, CO (22 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Mechanical Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from...

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Reliability Engineer II

  • Brunel
  • Commerce City, CO (13 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Commerce City, CO (13 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Review, investigate, and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned Reliability Engineering projects. With minimum supervision utilizing new technology to constantly upgrade and...

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Senior Reliability Engineer

  • Brunel
  • Commerce City, CO (13 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Commerce City, CO (13 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Identify system constraints and proactively pursues elimination of them through the continuous improvement cycle. Ensure continuous production is uninterrupted by equipment failures and reduces...

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Mechanical Engineer

  • PDS Inc
  • Centennial, CO (18 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Centennial, CO (18 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Mechanical Engineer Job Description: We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and execution of oil and gas surface facility projectsfrom multi-well sites and compressor stations...

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Mechanical Engineer - Early Career

  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Desired Skills: Experience in 3D modeling using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as CREO, Solidworks, etc Coursework/understanding of propulsion systems Understanding in gas/fluid dynamics...

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Electro-Mechanical Engineer II, Harness Design

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Littleton, CO (15 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Littleton, CO (15 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education with a STEM focus and Mechanical Engineering fundamental principles....

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Ho-Chunk, Inc.
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Summary Summary The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves in a leadership position within the mechanical engineering functional area, providing high-level technical direction, advisory support, and evaluation...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • The Harris Group
  • Golden, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Golden, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Harris Group is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be based in our Golden, CO office....

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Stress - Secret clearance

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Knowledge of how to apply new and advanced analytical techniques necessary to perform structural analysis Master's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering Ability to communicate highly technical...

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Mechanical Project Engineer II

  • McKinstry Company
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer II McKinstry Company $33.58 - $51.83 / hr parental leave, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Colorado, Denver Dec 04, 2025 Build the future, spark innovation and...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • SmithGroupJJR
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer (11280) Requisition ID 11280 - Posted 09/25/2025 - SmithGroup, Inc. - Mechanical Engineering - Denver, CO SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating...

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Mechanical Engineer, Engine Systems

  • Boom Technology
  • Centennial, CO (18 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Centennial, CO (18 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago

To make it real, we need mechanical engineers who thrive on hands-on problem solving-designing, building, and testing the systems that make engine development possible....

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Demographic Data for Thornton, CO

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Salary for Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Thornton, CO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Mechanical Engineers in Thornton, CO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
32.5%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Mechanical Engineers in Thornton, CO
4-6 years
26.4%
2-4 years
25.9%
6-8 years
17.6%
Less than 1 year
10.4%
1-2 years
7.0%
8-10 years
5.9%
None
4.2%
10+ years
2.6%