Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent with 20+ years of experience
Ability to pass a Government background investigation
Strong experience in designing and delivering mechanical hardware and systems
Proficient in using CREO for design and modeling
Familiarity with Windchill for project management
Extensive experience in CAD model conversion
Solid understanding of ANSI drafting and tolerance standards
Responsibilities
Provide technical consultation on design issues and development approaches
Offer expertise in mechanical design, particularly for MGSE
Create detailed drawings using CREO
Generate images and models for studies and reviews
Interface with various project stakeholders including engineers and manufacturing specialists
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space-flight projects
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
Access to advanced engineering tools and technologies
Potential for professional growth and development in aerospace engineering
Engagement in high-impact projects with national significance
Full Job Description
As a Chief Engineer for our organization, you will be responsible for:
Providing technical consultation advice to the project regarding design issues, development and test approaches
Providing expertise in mechanical design, especially for MGSE
Ability to create drawings (using CREO)
Generate images and models to support various studies and reviews
Job Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree experience in an engineering field with 20+ years of related experience
Must be able to pass a Government background investigation
Strong experience designing, developing, and delivering mechanical hardware, assemblies, and mechanical systems
Strong experience using CREO
Experience with Windchill
Extensive experience with model conversion into various CAD formats.
Firm grasp and understanding of ANSI drafting and tolerance standards
Experience at authoring and maintaining project documentation
Strong communication skills and ability to interface with engineers, analysts, designers, manufacturing specialists, machine shop, flight techs, and project staff
Desired Experience:
Knowledge of materials, treatments, and coatings related to space-flight design and operation of mechanisms
Knowledge of General Environmental Verification Specification (GEVS) and NASA 5017
Practical knowledge of Standards for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with NASA mission life cycle and review cycle (design reviews, requirements reviews, integration reviews, trade studies, etc.)
All candidates must meet the 22 CFR 120.15 definition of U.S. Persons.