Mechanical Engineer- Design and Fabrication

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you. P eople are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, paid holidays, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home. Our team is comprised of 10 companies working together on one mission, Moon to Mars and then beyond This position will provide design and manufacturing support as well as systems and project engineering support to the Systems Analysis and Human Systems Integration Branch (EV73), the Mockup and Fabrication team, and the Human Systems Integration and Engineering (HSI&E) team in support of the Space Launch System (SLS) Program, the Human Lander System (HLS) Program, and Deep Space Habitation Systems Development. The successful candidate will coordinate and interface with multiple engineering disciplines, system elements, and customers, as well as participate in reviews, meetings, working groups, task teams, and systems/tasks supportability processes and assessments

Requirements

A BS degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering or a degree in a related technical discipline such as Industrial Design, Physics, or Mathematics is required.
Personnel must have a minimum of 5 years of experience, but the expected range is 10 - 15 years of relevant experience leading and/or performing design and manufacture support for aerospace prototype and mockup hardware.
Experience with planning/facilitating the design and fabrication of aerospace hardware models and mockups as well as prototype components/hardware.
Experience reading, interpreting, and understanding hardware engineering drawings.
Familiarity with CAD packages such as Creo or NX.
Knowledge of design and construction techniques and standards.
Experience with design for manufacturing techniques
Experience in woodworking and basic hand tool proficiency.
Ability to break problems or issues into manageable pieces to facilitate resolution of technical concerns.
Critical thinking, effective communication skills, and good problem solving skills.
Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CNC fabrication, milling, and machine shop operations.
Experience with 3D printing.
Experience managing engineering hardware fabrication projects.
A general knowledge of space vehicle design and interfaces, system design, and system engineering and integration.
Familiarity with NASA review cycles and/or Systems Engineering Handbook
Experience with human factors standards (NASA, FAA, or MIL).

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and construction of engineering mockup and prototype hardware using various materials.
Meet with customers and review the requirements for the mockup.
Determine the fidelity of the mockup based upon the customer’s needs and requirements.
Convert design drawings (CAD files) into construction/fabrication drawings.
Procure the necessary materials and components for the mockup.
Facilitate the manufacturing and assembly of the mockup.
Routine status and communication activities.
Ensuring proper documentation practices.
Participate in systems/task supportability assessments.
Manage mockup and prototyping design and build tasks