Part-Time Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and uses CAD software to produce 3D models of flight hardware and ground support equipment
• Produces part fabrication and assembly drawings
• Plans and executes hardware assembly, including generating assembly plans, kitting hardware, supporting assembly activities, and documenting builds in accordance with SDL’s quality management system
• Performs laboratory prototyping, assembling, and testing
• Performs bolted-joint analysis
• Performs basic thermal and structural analyses
• Performs detailed tolerance analysis
• Communicates effectively through written reports and presentations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering)
• 0-5 years of post-graduation engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in CAD design and drafting
• Proficiency with GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5
• Understanding of structural and thermal engineering principles
• Understanding of industry specifications, fabrication techniques, and processes
• Experience writing technical plans and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly with personnel of varying technical and professional backgrounds, including the preparation of presentation materials
• Ability to generate, plan, schedule, and coordinate fabrication of materials, parts, and assemblies throughout the fabrication cycle to meet due dates, contractual requirements, and program goals
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with NX software
• Experience with product lifecycle management software (e.g., Teamcenter or SolidWorks PDM)
• Experience designing for space environment
• Experience with mechanisms and kinematics
• Experience with composite materials
• Experience designing optical systems

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Approximately 30 hours per week

Benefits

N/A

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Part-Time

Application Instructions

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.