Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
This role requires a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in mechanical systems, structural systems, mechanisms, hydraulic systems, tooling, flight hardware, and test operations. The engineer will be responsible for designing, building, troubleshooting, and operating complex mechanical or structural systems, with a proficient knowledge of hydraulic systems design, operation, and maintenance. The position involves creating and interpreting engineering documentation, utilizing hazard and risk analysis tools, and understanding fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly practices. The role demands the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, self-motivation, adaptability to changing project requirements, and clear communication of complex technical information. The engineer must be comfortable working in launch site environments, including field testing, lifting equipment, and hazardous materials, and be willing to support off-hour shifts during launch operations. Demonstrated project management experience, including vendor management, communication with senior leaders, and budget/schedule development, is essential. A basic working knowledge of relevant standards and regulations is also required.
Requirements
- 6 or more years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, mechanisms, hydraulic systems, tooling, flight hardware or test operations.
- Experience designing, building, troubleshooting and/or operating complex mechanical or structural systems.
- Proficient knowledge of hydraulic systems design, operation and maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience creating and interpreting engineering documentation including drawings, P&ID schematics and test data.
- Experience with hazard and risk analysis tools (i.e., FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP, etc.)
- Knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining and assembly practices.
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment.
- Ability to self-motivate and take the initiative to ensure your systems are functional and operating at peak performance.
- Ability to adapt to shifting project and/or scope change requirements.
- Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Comfortable working in launch site environments with field testing, lifting equipment, and hazardous materials.
- Willingness to support off-hour shifts during launch operations (nights/weekends as needed).
- Demonstrated project management experience, including vendor management, ability to communicate with senior leaders, development of budgets and schedules, etc.
- Basic working knowledge of standards and regulations (ASME, AWS, AISC, AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, etc.).
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident (due to facility security requirements).
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Experience with FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, FEMAP, Siemens NX Nastran) and ability to verify results with hand calculations.
- Extensive and demonstrated experience designing, operating, and maintaining hydromechanical systems, including hydraulic power units, cylinders, pumps, and valves.
- Familiarity with data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools.
- Demonstrated experience with standards and regulations (ASME, AWS, AISC, AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, etc.).
- Prior experience at a federal launch range (e.g., VSFB, CCSFS, KSC, WFF, PSC).
- Familiarity with Atlassian products (i.e., Confluence and Jira) and version control systems (i.e., SVN, Bitbucket, etc.).
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, troubleshoot, and operate complex mechanical or structural systems.
- Apply proficient knowledge of hydraulic systems design, operation, and maintenance.
- Create and interpret engineering documentation, including drawings, P&ID schematics, and test data.
- Utilize hazard and risk analysis tools (e.g., FMEA, FMECA, FHA, HAZOP).
- Apply knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly practices.
- Prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivate and take initiative to ensure systems are functional and operating at peak performance.
- Adapt to shifting project and/or scope change requirements.
- Convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Work in launch site environments with field testing, lifting equipment, and hazardous materials.
- Support off-hour shifts during launch operations (nights/weekends as needed).
- Manage projects, including vendor management, communication with senior leaders, and development of budgets and schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
