Structural/Mechanical Design Engineer (ES5)

Responsibilities

• Develop Creo CAD models and fabrication drawings for NASA’s Space Reactor-1 Freedom in support of future Mars exploration.
• 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, strong statics and structural analysis experience is highly recommended.
• Project role will require working as part of an integrated product team with other contractors as well as NASA Civil Servants from various organizations and disciplines.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering Degree or related field from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Typically, educational requirement is a BS with at least 10 years of experience or a master’s degree with at least 8 years of experience.
• The following skills are required: 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.
• The following skills are highly desired: 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 better support the customer during design presentations and status meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Skills

• Proficiency in Creo/Pro-Engineer 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M-1994)
• General knowledge and application of Statics and Dynamics
• Familiarity with handling CAD (Creo - additional NX knowledge is a plus)
• 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

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay

ES5 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Schedule

Regular workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.