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# Mechanical Engineer at Delta Solutions & Strategies

- **Company:** Delta Solutions & Strategies
- **Location:** Buckley Sfb, CO
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/deltasands/17f191d6-f7a3-40f8-bfb2-78131c113d40

## Job description

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Buckley Space Force Base, CO.

What you will be doing:

- Performs Operations & Maintenance (O&M) engineering involving maintenance, repair, upgrade, and operation of mechanical equipment and systems (such as HVAC, plumbing, and environmental controls) to infrastructure facilities, including utility systems, at a large and complex military installation utilizing a professional knowledge of mechanical engineering.
- Manages the O&M plans and programs for mission essential mechanical systems throughout the installation. Develops or oversees the preparation of plans, instructions, and specifications for the repair, modification, maintenance, and operational testing of existing and new types of systems with many component pieces of equipment, where the employee must search out and develop new or greatly modified approaches because available technical manuals or specifications are frequently inadequate.
- Recommends where major failure problems or instabilities exist and recommends how to correct them. Investigates and analyzes complex systems, materials, and equipment problems concerning O&M issues. Reviews mechanical designs and specifications for reliability, maintainability, and effectiveness.
- Maintains current mechanical engineering data for O&M projects/programs.
- Provides recommendations for short- and long-range requirements for replacement of existing complex and major mechanical systems, equipment, etc. Performs preliminary mechanical engineering analyses on large and complicated projects.
- Serves as a consultant on all mechanical engineering aspects of O&M projects and provides mechanical engineering support to trades and crafts shops. Provides professional consultation on a wide range of difficult mechanical engineering issues and problems. Provides advice to requesting organizations. Consults with Contractors, Army Corps of Engineers, Architect and Engineer (A&E) firms, and COs to resolve problems on O&M design interfaces, regulatory limitations, and to exchange information and expedite work.
- Coordinates projects with engineers in other disciplines or with architects.
- In conjunction with the primary duty of O&M, secondary to O&M, performs work in the construction management, design, and programming/base development functions. Monitors/manages construction projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities from start to finish, including the performance of preconstruction site surveys all the way to completion of as-built drawings. Prepares/reviews designs for a variety of real property facilities construction projects, determining the design criteria, creating cost estimates and time schedules, preparing A&E statements of work, etc.
- This support is considered mission essential and work hours will be non-standard work hour shifts to support a 24/7/365 function to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

What you will need:

- Must possess a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- Be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado.
- Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. Ensures federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment are strictly adhered to in the programming, design, and construction of real property facilities.
- Positive team spirit and flexible attitude regarding change, delays, or unexpected events - - Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and use time efficiently.
- Ability to work independently.
- Highest level of compliance with safety and security procedures
- Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance)
- Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and email.
- Extremely detail oriented with ability to positively interact with co-workers and participate in meetings.
- Security Clearance:  TS/SCI required or be actively seeking a TS/SCI with a Secret Clearance already attained.

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, parental, military and jury duty paid leaves. In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $120,000-$135,000. Please note the salary information is a general guideline only. Delta Solutions & Strategies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

## About Delta Solutions & Strategies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Delta Solutions & Strategies provides operations & maintenance, training, modeling & simulation, and professional services in support of U.S. national security and defense missions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (part of the Bowhead Family of Companies, a subsidiary of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation)
- **Headquarters**: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
- **Founded**: 2000
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed; President & CEO is Mark W. Stafford

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: National Security / Defense Contracting (Armed Forces)
- **Target Customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Space Force, and other federal agencies (B2G)
- **Mission Statement**: “Our philosophy is simple: Hire quality people and take care of them. … It's not enough to just fulfill the legal obligations of a contract; we strive for elated customers.” [deltasands.com](https://www.deltasands.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Training & Education**: Instructor-led and simulation-based training for military and space operations.
- **Modeling & Simulation**: Custom simulation environments for mission rehearsal and battle management.
- **Operations & Maintenance**: Sustainment of weapons systems, IT infrastructure, and classified facilities.
- **Professional Services**: Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS), program management, financial analysis, and technical advisory assistance.
- **CMMC Level 2 Certified**: ITAR registered, ISO 9001:2015 certified, capable of handling sensitive/classified contracts.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Revenue**: Annual Revenue ~$12.1 million (estimated, 2025/2026 data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/delta-solutions-and-strategies)
- **Key Metric**: Total managed contracts valued at over **$675 million** [deltasands.com](https://www.deltasands.com/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company is Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC); named U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2023 Prime Contractor of the Year; strategic partner to the U.S. Space Force.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Employee headcount: 211 (+12.7% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/delta-solutions-and-strategies)
  - Active job postings: 26 (up +116.7% YoY)
  - Expanded team in the Southeast region
  - New website launched July 2026 to highlight growth and capabilities

## Competitive Advantages
- **Veteran-Focused Workforce**: Over 70% of employees are veterans, providing deep mission understanding and credibility.
- **Small Business Status**: VA-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) – preferred contracting vehicle for DoD.
- **Alaska Native Corporation Backing**: Financial stability and long-term contracts through the UIC/Bowhead family of companies.
- **Certified Quality**: ISO 9001:2015, CMMC Level 2, ITAR registered – enables handling of high-security projects.
- **Employee Retention Philosophy**: “Hire quality people and take care of them” – competitive comp, benefits, and career development.

## Strategic Focus
- **Space & Cyber Growth**: Expanding Space Force support roles (Space Battle Management, Joint Training Tools).
- **Southeast Region Expansion**: Investing in new offices and personnel in the southeastern U.S.
- **Modernization**: Upgrading training delivery through modeling & simulation and digital tools.
- **Talent Pipeline**: Recruiting heavily from departing military personnel and alumni of major defense contractors (Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen, Northrop Grumman).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee rating 4.0/5.0 on job platforms; strong work-life balance (4.3) and compensation (4.2) scores [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/delta-solutions-and-strategies)
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Flexible schedules where mission requirements allow; multiple offices in Colorado Springs (HQ) and other U.S. locations.
- **Benefits**:
  - Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, EAP
  - Financial Security: 401(k) with company contribution, life/AD&D, disability
  - Time Off: Holidays, flexible schedules
  - Professional Growth: Training, certifications, leadership development
  - Recognition: Community engagement, awards, volunteer opportunities
- **Veteran Welcome**: Strong support for transitioning service members; many peers with military background.
- **Engineering/Technical Roles**: Hands-on work with cutting-edge defense technology and space systems.

## Sources
1. [deltasands.com](https://www.deltasands.com/) – Company overview, capabilities, contracts, leadership
2. [deltasands.com/careers](https://www.deltasands.com/careers/) – Benefits, culture, career philosophy
3. [jobs.lever.co/deltasands](https://jobs.lever.co/deltasands) – Current open positions
4. [linkedin.com/company/delta-solutions-and-strategies](https://www.linkedin.com/company/delta-solutions-and-strategies) – Employee count, revenue, growth, reviews

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