Mechanical Engineer (Supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory)

ASRC Federal•Edwards Air Force Base, CA

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About The Position

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Federal System Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support our work at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Edwards, AFB, CA. Key Role: Pressure vessel and piping design. Familiar with ASME B31.1 B31.3 B31.4 Fluid mechanics & thermal dynamics. Cryogenic temperature requirements Stress analysis including thermal expansion and fatigue Consideration of high-pressure operations, cryogenic temperature, & hydrogen embrittlement Must have experience in sizing and design layout for multiple systems to include oxidizers, fuels, hydraulics, and pneumatics Must have experience using design software to include Solidworks & AutoCAD 3D Familiar with ASME Standards (Y14.1/Y14.5) Support buildup and execution of tests for propulsion systems Lead/participate in technical reviews Support Test Safety and Facility Readiness Review boards Familiar with Test environments Will be required to perform FMEA analysis Lead/participate to provide updates to leadership/safety Support the build-up and test execution at assigned Test Sites Support operation of test panels during static testing of liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors in high-altitude simulated vacuum chambers Be able to write and edit Work Authorizations for technicians to complete work assignments Assist in assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, steam, and vacuum systems Support development of test procedures, technical documentation, and safety review documentation Develop drawings as needed and ensure AFRL test site’s Configuration Management folder is updated

Requirements

Familiar with ASME B31.1 B31.3 B31.4
Cryogenic temperature requirements
Consideration of high-pressure operations, cryogenic temperature, & hydrogen embrittlement
Must have experience in sizing and design layout for multiple systems to include oxidizers, fuels, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Must have experience using design software to include Solidworks & AutoCAD 3D
Familiar with ASME Standards (Y14.1/Y14.5)
Familiar with Test environments
BS Degree in Engineering or a related field
2-4 years of experience
Technical Writing ability
Demonstrated increase in experience and abilities
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Pressure vessel and piping design.
Fluid mechanics & thermal dynamics.
Stress analysis including thermal expansion and fatigue
Support buildup and execution of tests for propulsion systems
Lead/participate in technical reviews
Support Test Safety and Facility Readiness Review boards
Will be required to perform FMEA analysis
Lead/participate to provide updates to leadership/safety
Support the build-up and test execution at assigned Test Sites
Support operation of test panels during static testing of liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors in high-altitude simulated vacuum chambers
Be able to write and edit Work Authorizations for technicians to complete work assignments
Assist in assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, steam, and vacuum systems
Support development of test procedures, technical documentation, and safety review documentation
Develop drawings as needed and ensure AFRL test site’s Configuration Management folder is updated