Bachelor's degree in Engineering; BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace preferred
5-10 years of related experience, with potential for varying levels
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software for part and assembly design
Experience with ASME Y14.5 drawing standards
Knowledge of tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T
Familiarity with machine shop processes and rapid prototyping
Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
Responsibilities
Support NASA's future space exploration activities
Analyze requirements and develop design solutions in a team environment
Design, develop, test, and implement technical products and systems
Conduct engineering design evaluations and produce compliant engineering drawings
Perform dimensional tolerance analyses and functional, structural, and thermal analyses
Support design with hand calculations for fit, function, strength, and thermal response
Prepare and present at design reviews and produce necessary documentation
Benefits
Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% employer-paid insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k with employer match after 12 months
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you 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
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
Preferred Qualifications:
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
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.
