Mechanical Engineer III

Oceaneering • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

Working under limited supervision, the Mechanical Design Engineer designs, develops, tests, implements, and analyzes technical products and systems, and performs engineering design evaluations in support of International Space Station and space exploration hardware projects. The role works with customer requirements and contract design goals, produces engineering drawings and supporting documentation, and supports hardware development through flight certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering from an accredited engineering school and 10 years of direct experience; or a master's degree from an accredited engineering school and 8 years of direct engineering experience; or a Ph.D. and 4 years of direct engineering experience.
• Ability to produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5, perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis including thermal effects, and support designs with standard hand calculations for fit, function, and structural strength.
• Understanding and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Knowledge of material properties and processing.
• Experience using solid modeling CAD software, such as SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of machine shop processes and familiarity with structural and thermal analysis in hardware development.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and military, NASA, and ANSI standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Familiarity with the JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500).
• Familiarity with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755).

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to analyze customer requirements and develop design solutions.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
• Perform engineering design evaluations.
• Interface with customers to understand design goals in contract requirements.
• Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards.
• Perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis, including thermal effects.
• Perform functional analyses when applicable and sizing structural analyses.
• Produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5 and support designs with standard hand calculations for fit, function, and structural strength.
• Apply geometric tolerancing as needed to facilitate manufacturing efficiency of components.
• Prepare and present designs at design reviews using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Support hardware development through certification for flight.
• Prepare non-conformance dispositions and engineering rationale for issue resolution.
• Assess criticality and the need for redundant systems.
• Produce other required design documentation, such as assembly procedures, test reports, and engineering procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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