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Freelance Prototype Build Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Stratom

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Louisville, CO · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Louisville, CO Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 ... prototype build, testing, refinement, and eventual production release. This includes designing ...

Stratom

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Louisville, CO · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

... prototype build, testing, refinement, and eventual production release. This includes designing ... We are primarily looking for engineers with strong fundamentals, sound engineering judgment, and ...

Stratom

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Louisville, CO

$109K - $144K/yr

... prototype build, testing, refinement, and eventual production release. This includes designing ... We are primarily looking for engineers with strong fundamentals, sound engineering judgment, and ...

Three Point Solutions

Design Technician

Lafayette, CO · On-site

$39 - $45/hr

Interpret engineering drawings and technical specs * Build, assemble, and modify prototypes * Execute mechanical and functional testing * Document test methods, results, and observations * Support ...

Arcanium.io

$133K - $166K/yr

Who we're looking for We are looking for someone who can build anything in JS. You are used to ... engineers following best practices. This is a long term freelance/contract position. We hope to ...

BAE Systems

Machinist V - Prototype

Boulder, CO · On-site

$75K - $121K/yr

... build documents for machining requirements including thorough knowledge of GD&T engineering. Solid ... prototype manufacturing: * Advanced proficiency in Mastercam programming for milling, create and ...

BAE Systems

Machinist V - Prototype

Boulder, CO

$75K - $121K/yr

... build documents for machining requirements including thorough knowledge of GD&T engineering. Solid ... prototype manufacturing: * Advanced proficiency in Mastercam programming for milling, create and ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Prototype Build Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectFreelance Prototype Build EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
CredentialsRelevant technical skills, certifications in prototyping or manufacturingDegree in Mechanical Engineering, CAD certifications
Work EnvironmentFreelance, project-based, often on-site or remoteFull-time, in-house or design firm offices
Industry UsageProduct startups, hardware companies, prototyping firmsManufacturing, product design, engineering firms

The Freelance Prototype Build Engineer focuses on creating physical prototypes for various projects, often working independently on short-term contracts. In contrast, Mechanical Design Engineers primarily develop detailed mechanical designs and specifications for products within a company or design team. While both roles require technical skills and engineering knowledge, the freelance prototype builder emphasizes hands-on prototyping, whereas the mechanical designer emphasizes design development and CAD work.

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Build Engineer Internship (Fall Term 2026)

Albedo

Broomfield, CO

$25 - $29/hr

Internship

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

What You'll Do:
  • Perform hands-on mechanical and electromechanical assembly of ground support equipment, R&D prototypes, and flight hardware.
  • Contribute to the design and development of production workspaces, tooling, and inventory management systems to support build efficiency.
  • Maintain and improve lab organization, tooling readiness, consumable stock levels, and overall safety compliance.
  • Create, update, and refine work instructions, build documentation, and configuration tracking to ensure repeatable, high-quality builds.
  • Support outsourced manufacturing efforts, including kit preparation, documentation handoff, on-site build support, post-build reviews, and driving continuous improvement with vendors.
  • Collaborate with engineers to identify and implement design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly improvements.
Your Ideal Skills and Experience:
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Hands-on experience building or assembling mechanical or electromechanical systems (personal projects, robotics teams, Formula SAE, rocketry, etc.).
  • Comfortable using common mechanical tools, shop equipment, and basic measurement tools (calipers, torque tools, multimeters, etc.).
  • Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO, Onshape, or similar).
  • Exposure to manufacturing processes such as machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, or PCB assembly is a plus.
  • Experience documenting processes, writing work instructions, or maintaining build documentation is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, repeatable builds
  • Organized and proactive with strong problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and vendors in a fast-paced hardware development environment.
  • This role is open for the Fall 2026 term.
Hourly Rate:
  • $25-29 per hour
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About Albedo

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Industry

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Austin, TX, US

Year founded

2020

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