Mechanical Design and Testing Engineer

Barrios Technology • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design and Testing Engineer to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company! This role will support Johnson Space Center's activities on the International Space Station and space exploration.

Requirements

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus ten (10) years of experience.
• Must have the ability to produce drawings, perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis, including thermal effects, and support design with standard hand calculations for fit, function, and structural strength
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience using solid modeling CAD software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have a working knowledge of machine shop processes and familiarization with the structural and thermal analysis process in the development of hardware
• Must have experience with pressure, thermal, vacuum systems
• Must have knowledge of fluid, pneumatic, and hydrostatic systems
• Must have knowledge of fluid systems and components. This includes basic fluid component types and functions as well as the operation of gaseous oxygen and hydrogen systems
• 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.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience designing and testing hardware
• Knowledgeable in high-pressure mechanical systems and fuel cells
• Project management experience
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Johnson Space Center's activities on the International Space Station and space exploration
• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from the customer and develop design solutions
• Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems
• Design unique tests fixtures and methods for various test programs
• Develop required system documentation such as procedures and hazard analyses
• Maintain a high level of technical excellence for all tasks to ensure the highest quality of technical products including test setups, test operations, development setups, development operations, documentation generation, execution and closeout
• Perform engineering design evaluations
• Perform extensive testing on space hardware
• Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint
• Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards
• Perform dimensional fit analysis including thermal effects
• Perform functional analyses, when applicable, and sizing structural analyses
• Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint
• Produce other required design documentation
• Gather and documenting test requirements
• Authorize test preparation plan that includes requirements, cost, and schedule
• Oversee test preparation with test facility engineering
• Lead fuel cell test operations
• Review and presenting test data to the fuel cell test team.
• Identify potential safety risks and over-see implementation of hazard mitigation.
• Identify technical risks and oversee implementation of mitigation.
• Participate in fuel test planning and technical review meetings within JSC and with other NASA centers.
• Understand fuel cell membrane electrode assembly fabrication and in situ electrochemical diagnostics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.
• Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies.
• Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior