CMO Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects (J)

Aerodyne IndustriesHouston, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Aerodyne Industries is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Space Exploration Projects to support NASA's future space exploration activities. This role involves working in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutions for technical products and systems. The engineer will be responsible for design, development, testing, analysis, and implementation, including producing engineering drawings, performing dimensional tolerance analyses with thermal effects and GD&T, and conducting functional, structural, and thermal analyses. The position also requires supporting designs with hand calculations, preparing and presenting at design reviews, and producing other required design documentation and reports. Resumes must be submitted in month and year format to be considered.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area
  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
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