We have an exciting opportunity for a
Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects 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 may be expected to have a related masters degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
- BS 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. 
