Mechanical Engineer II

Denver · USD 95,000-125,000 · 2-5 years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Sep 28, 2026

At a glance

Red 6 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to translate high-level product needs into actionable mechanical design solutions.
The role involves collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, align on technical approaches, and develop implementation documentation.

Design mechanical components and assemblies within a cross-functional team environment.
Develop mechanical drawings and specifications; review vendor design proposals for technical compliance.
Gather and define component-level design requirements and specifications with stakeholders across disciplines.
Conduct research and development to identify optimal technologies within product cost constraints.
Provide system-level mechanical design support for products in development.
Partner with discipline leads to establish guidelines and requirements for system-level and component-level specifications.
Apply sound engineering principles and precision-tolerance techniques to the design of optical and mechanical systems.
Lead engineering design reviews.
Drive design improvements that address customer-reported reliability and usability issues.
Mature early prototypes through increasing levels of fidelity and translate preliminary concepts into production-ready products.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
2-5+ years of hands-on product design and prototyping experience, with demonstrated work in precision mechanisms, electromechanical systems, and/or optical systems.
2-5+ years of experience in a multidisciplinary engineering or design role supporting consumer-electronics or comparable product-development programs.
Experience collaborating with Industrial Design, Engineering, Research, and cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex product-design and user-experience challenges.
Strong knowledge of 3D mathematics, numerical methods, modeling, and simulation.
Strong design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) skills, including part and assembly tolerance management.
Knowledge of manufacturing methods and rapid-prototyping processes.
Experience with mechanical integration of PCBs, PCBAs, and flexible circuits.
Ability to commute to or relocate to Louisville, Colorado.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to meet clearance eligibility requirements.

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave
Short and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance