Structural/Mechanical Design Engineer

Qualis LLC is seeking a Structural/Mechanical Design Engineer to develop Creo CAD models and fabrication drawings for NASA’s Space Reactor-1 Freedom in support of future Mars exploration.

About the role

Candidate must be accustomed to working aggressive schedules to meet all conceptual, testing, and flight hardware delivery dates. A background in structural fluid system designs—including concepts derived from various load cases—and strong statics and structural analysis experience is highly recommended. The role requires working as part of an integrated product team with other contractors as well as NASA Civil Servants from various organizations and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers and structural analysts to release engineering and manufacture flight hardware.
• Develop detailed fabrication and assembly drawings and provide fabrication support to manufacturing personnel.
• Participate in task meetings and conferences as requested.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from NASA.
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and Amentum management as needed.
• Work to an aggressive delivery schedule; may require occasional overtime to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited institution (BS with at least 10 years of experience or a master’s degree with at least 8 years of experience).
• Proficiency in Creo/Pro-Engineer 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M-1994) and experience applying GD&T to fully dimensioned production drawings.
• General knowledge and application of Statics and Dynamics.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with handling CAD (Creo; additional NX knowledge is a plus) and drawing configuration management processes.
• Working knowledge of typical mechanical design material selections.
• General understanding of manufacturability and design fabrication practices for flight hardware.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to support customer during design presentations and status meetings.

Work Environment

• Office and laboratory environment.
• Requires clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%).
• Requires professional interaction with co-workers, management, and NASA client (100%).
• Requires domestic travel in the USA (<15%).
• Requires sitting for extended periods in meetings (10%) and at a desk for engineering tasks (40%).
• Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings (10%).
• Requires ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Schedule

• Normal workday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and technical demands.

Benefits

• Promotes a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, and community involvement.
• Offers flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.