Mechanical Design Engineer

Amentum•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Support NASA's future space exploration activities by working in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutions. This role involves designing, developing, testing, analyzing, and implementing technical products and systems. The engineer will perform engineering design evaluations, produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards, and conduct dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T. Additionally, the role requires performing functional, structural, and thermal analyses, supporting design with hand calculations, and preparing/presenting at design reviews. Other documentation and reporting duties are also required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience
BS / MS 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
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

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