Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects

Amentum • Houston, TX • 1h ago

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects to join the team with Barrio Technologies, a teammate company.

We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. *

The Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects will:

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

Perform functional, structural and thermal analyses as required

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

Requisition Qualifications:

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 bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.

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

Requisition 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

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

Excellent personal and professional career growth

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

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

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.

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