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Mechanical Design Engineer

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amentumHouston (TX)

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About the role

Mechanical Design Engineer 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 are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join Barrios, a teammate company for the Space Exploration Projects with the JETSII contract! 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&TPerform 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 minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
  • BS / MS 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 ave:
  • Excellent personal and professional career growth9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
  • Much, much more!
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.
Compensation Details: 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.
Benefits Overview:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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