Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems.
Experience with MS Office Suite, MS Project, and CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, or Creo).
Familiarity with reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) principles.
Knowledge of Liquid Nitrogen, Helium, and Oxygen Systems.
Responsibilities
Analyze customer requirements and develop design solutions in a team environment.
Design, develop, test, and implement technical products and systems.
Perform engineering designs for thermal vacuum space simulation testing.
Produce engineering drawings that meet JPR 8500 standards.
Troubleshoot facility systems and instruct technicians on repairs.
Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems for design reviews.
Prepare and present designs at engineering design reviews.
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 Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
Perform engineering designs and evaluations for thermal vacuum space simulation testing.
Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards.
Ability to troubleshoot facility systems and or components and instruct technicians on repair solutions.
Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems to complete Pressure Systems Design Reviews. 5 year experience is desired.
5 years of direct work with ASME B31.3 Process piping and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels is desired.
Prepare and present designs at various engineering design reviews.
Prepare work authorizing documents (WADs) required to support the installation of hardware into human in the loop vacuum/thermal vacuum chambers.
Apply engineering principles and techniques to create solutions to equipment, building, and infrastructure challenges.
Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for a wide range of facility related projects.
Prepare, submit & track all phases of procurement, inspection, fabrication & installation into the facility and test chambers.
Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers and drawing checkers to complete detailed fabrication drawings.
Express good leadership qualities be highly motivated, well organized, and capable of working within a closely-knit team.
Ability to oversee and direct technicians while performing installation or fabrication of engineering products.
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.
Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
Ability to coordinate in a team environment to meet project milestone design reviews and integration
Maintain configuration control for all phases of project.
Ability to develop a design based on Concept of Operations or established requirements in a fast paced work environment.
Able to interpret and modify Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID).
Experienced in the following: MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Inventor or Creo or other similar CAD Software packages.
Familiar with reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) principles
Familiarization with Liquid Nitrogen, Helium, and Oxygen Systems
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
Ability to respond well to the demands of working in a Thermal Vacuum Testing environment.
Shift work may be required to cover Test Operations.
Ability to communicate, build relationships, be proactive, and work with a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferences
Presentation skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarization with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
Develop and maintain project schedules and report the status (MS Project/Smartsheet)
Experience with NASA's Engineering Drawing System Manual, JPR 8500.4 is a plus
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)
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
