Mechanical Engineer

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with over 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide. Barrios fosters a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

About the role

Exciting opportunities and partnerships shaping the future of space exploration have led to the need for Mechanical Engineers at Barrios Technology. You will support multiple engineering disciplines, including robotics, structures, and mechanisms, working alongside commercial spaceflight partners such as NASA, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Lockheed Martin, and others. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to various commercial space endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Design structural and mechanical components and assemblies of critical, cutting-edge spaceflight systems, applying expertise in engineering principles and techniques.
• Deliver high-quality models, documentation, and drawings that meet customer requirements and engineering standards.
• Perform preliminary analysis (FEA and hand calculations) to demonstrate compliance with spaceflight design standards.
• Facilitate the manufacturing, assembly, and delivery of spaceflight hardware.
• Establish and lead working relationships with customer counterparts, requirement owners, and key personnel from commercial teammates to promote mission success.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus five (5) years of related engineering experience.
• Mechanical design experience, including complex assemblies, engineering drawings, and hardware production.
• Applied experience using CAD modeling software (Creo, NX, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Applied experience creating engineering drawings to ASME Y14.5 (GD&T).
• Experience working on cross-discipline engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), integration, coordination, and presentation skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere and put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard.
• This position may require commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Preferences

• Working experience with spaceflight.
• Applied experience using FEA modeling software (Ansys, Simcenter, etc.).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with requirement development, decomposition, documentation, and review.
• Project management or other leadership experience.
• Experience developing technical documentation.
• Working experience with Windchill.
• Working experience with product lifecycle management software.
• Master of Science degree in Engineering.

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.