Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects to support NASA's future space exploration activities. You will work in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutions, design, develop, test, analyze, and implement technical products and systems, perform engineering design evaluations, produce engineering drawings, prepare and present at various design reviews, and produce other design documentation as required.

Responsibilities

• Support NASA's future space exploration activities
• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutions
• Design, develop, test, analyze, and implement technical products and systems
• Perform engineering design evaluations
• Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards
• Perform dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T
• Support design with hand calculations for fit, function, strength and thermal response
• Prepare and present at various design reviews
• Produce other design documentation as required
• Perform other reporting duties as required

Requirements

• This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related masters degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience designing parts and assemblies using 3D CAD modeling software
• Experience producing drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5
• Experience applying tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T
• Experience with machine shop processes and rapid prototyping (3D printing)
• Experience with both structural and thermal analysis of parts and assemblies
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills

Preferences

• Prior NASA (especially JSC) or aerospace development & manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500)
• Familiarity with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755)
• Experience designing NASA flight hardware and creating drawings for NASA/JSC Mechanisms or robotics design experience
• Experience using PTC CREO or Pro/Engineer and related extensions such as Cabling, Piping, Sheetmetal and Simulation
• Experience leading technical design teams and mentoring junior engineers
• NASA or aerospace mechanical design experience

Benefits

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.

Benefits

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• And much, much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.