OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity for aMechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projectsto join the team with Barrio Technologies, a teammate company.
Responsibilities
TheMechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projectswill:
- 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
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, plus fifteen (15) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- 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
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
Essential Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
- May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
- Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
- Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
- Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
- 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 when required.
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
- Must put forward a 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.
- Thispositionmayrequiresomecommutingand travelingto other installations as needed.
Dont miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!
