Mechanical Design and Testing Engineer

Barrios Technology • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Barrios Technology is seeking a Mechanical Design and Testing Engineer to support Johnson Space Center's activities on the International Space Station and space exploration. This role involves working in a team environment to analyze customer requirements and develop design solutions. The engineer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems, including designing unique test fixtures and methods. They will also develop necessary system documentation, maintain high technical excellence, perform engineering design evaluations, and conduct extensive testing on space hardware. The position requires preparing and presenting designs at design reviews, producing engineering drawings, and performing dimensional fit analysis, including thermal effects. Functional and structural analyses will also be performed. The role includes gathering and documenting test requirements, authorizing test preparation plans, overseeing test preparation with facility engineering, leading fuel cell test operations, and reviewing/presenting test data. Identifying and mitigating potential safety and technical risks is also a key responsibility, along with participating in fuel test planning and technical review meetings. Understanding fuel cell membrane electrode assembly fabrication and in situ electrochemical diagnostics is required. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, plus two (2) year of experience in the field or in a related area
• 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
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using solid modeling CAD software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of machine shop processes and familiarization with the structural and thermal analysis process in the development of hardware
• Experience with pressure, thermal, vacuum systems
• Knowledge of fluid, pneumatic, and hydrostatic systems
• 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
• 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

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

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.

What This Job Offers

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