We have an exciting opportunity for a
Cryogenics Mechanical Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at
NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will: - Perform engineering design and analysis for cryogenic components, vacuum jacketed and warm piping systems, and associated mechanical systems.
- Develop procurement and fabrication documentation, including Statements of Work, specifications, and engineering drawings.
- Coordinate with vendors and fabricators, participate in design reviews, and witness key testing activities.
- Support facility operations for 20 K helium systems, 80 K liquid nitrogen storage, and distribution systems.
- Provide troubleshooting, maintenance guidance, and technical oversight during equipment assembly, installation, and commissioning.
- Prepare and participate in safety reviews, hazard analyses, operational procedures, and engineering review boards.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering teams and present design and technical findings.
- This is an on-site role.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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 and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with mechanical stress analysis of pressure components, mechanical equipment design, and hands on system development.
- Knowledge of machining, welding, piping, and pipe fitting practices.
- Minimum two years of progressively responsible mechanical design experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in MS Office tools.
- Ability to positively interact with and support contractors, vendors, and procurement professionals.
Preferred Qualifications: - Cryogenic piping system design, fluid flow and heat transfer analysis, and cryogenic materials knowledge.
- Experience with cold boxes, phase separators, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, valves, and other cryogenic plant equipment.
- Familiarity with ASME BPVC VIII, ASME B31.3, NFPA, and OSHA requirements.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD and analysis tools (Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, ANSYS).
- Knowledge of high vacuum systems and helium mass spec leak detection.
- Experience with design and sizing of plant components, such as heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, piping, valves, relief devices
- Proficient with 3D modeling using Creo, Solid Works and/or AutoCAD Inventor.
- Familiarity with national building codes, NFPA and OSHA requirements.
Benefits - Competitive pay
- Positive work-life balance
- 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Generous PTO
- 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
- Education assistance
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. 
