Mechanical Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

McLaurin is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The role supports NASA deep-space exploration efforts by developing and delivering engineering systems and solutions for facility and test-chamber needs. The position works collaboratively with customers, designers, stress engineers, drawing checkers, technicians, NASA Pressure Systems, and other project stakeholders.

The Mechanical Engineer analyzes customer requirements and develops design solutions; designs, develops, tests, implements, and analyzes technical products and systems; and performs engineering designs and evaluations for thermal-vacuum space-simulation testing. The engineer prepares compliant engineering drawings, work-authorizing documents, specifications, statements of work, estimates, and project schedules. Duties also include coordinating procurement, inspection, fabrication, and installation activities; maintaining configuration control; troubleshooting facility systems and components; and directing technicians during installation or fabrication. Shift work may be required to cover test operations.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in the field or a related area.
• Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems and collaborate with others on problem solving.
• Ability to coordinate in a team environment to meet project milestone design reviews and integration requirements.
• Ability to develop designs based on a Concept of Operations or established requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret and modify Facility Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs).
• Knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, and Inventor, Creo, or similar CAD software.
• Familiarity with facility systems operations and maintenance.
• Familiarity with liquid nitrogen, helium, and oxygen systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Ability to respond well to the demands of working in a thermal-vacuum testing environment.
• Ability to communicate, build relationships, be proactive, and work with a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• US citizenship and ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation.
• Shift work may be required to cover test operations.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience is desired for collaboration with NASA Pressure Systems on Pressure Systems Design Reviews.
• Five years of direct work with ASME B31.3 process piping and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel requirements is desired.
• Five years of experience in design, installation, and acceptance testing of ground-based oxygen systems is desired.
• Familiarity with Johnson Space Center organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Presentation skills.
• Knowledge of NASA-provided Fire Hazards in Oxygen Systems training.
• Experience with NASA's Engineering Drawing System Manual, JPR 8500.4.
• Experience designing mechanisms or Life Support Systems that interface with space suits and space suit systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and develop design solutions in a team environment.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
• Perform engineering designs and evaluations for thermal-vacuum space-simulation testing.
• Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards.
• Troubleshoot facility systems and components and instruct technicians on repair solutions.
• Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems to complete Pressure Systems Design Reviews.
• Prepare and present designs at engineering design reviews.
• Prepare work-authorizing documents (WADs) required to support hardware installation into human-in-the-loop vacuum and thermal-vacuum chambers.
• Apply engineering principles and techniques to solve equipment, building, and infrastructure challenges.
• Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for facility-related projects.
• Prepare, submit, and track procurement, inspection, fabrication, and installation activities for facilities and test chambers.
• Coordinate and lead mechanical engineering designers, stress engineers, and drawing checkers in completing detailed fabrication drawings.
• Oversee and direct technicians performing engineering product installation or fabrication.
• Coordinate with a team to meet project milestone design reviews and integration needs.
• Maintain configuration control throughout all project phases.
• Develop and maintain MS Project schedules and report project status to the project manager.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match after 12 months of service
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time