Mechanical Project Engineer - (AMPE080626.1)

Cimarron•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cimarron is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer with deep knowledge in structural and mechanical engineering and a background directing complex technical projects from conception to completion. In this role they will be responsible for the design and development of structural and mechanical subsystems of the first commercial space station. This role is onsite located in Houston, TX.

Requirements

Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
10 or more years of relevant experience.
Deep technical understanding in structural integrity verification and mechanical system integration.
Experience working with NASA requirements and contractual agreements and spaceflight hardware development and certification preferred.
Highly proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.).
Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer aided design tool.
Experience with project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Uses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field and 10+ years’ experience leading Engineering projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PDM software such as SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) or similar preferred.
Experience with Atlassian suite preferred.
Spaceflight hardware design background preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and manage project scope, resource allocation, budgets, work/product breakdown structures, identify and ensure compliance to product requirement specifications.
Mature and deliver product designs and project deliverables in alignment with product lifecycle milestone entrance and exit criteria.
Negotiate vendor contracts, monitor performance, and verify deliverables for compliance ensure compliance with contractual agreements for complex structural subsystem.
Present technical compliance, status updates, and milestone progress to executive leadership and external clients.
Lead product team through all phases of a project – requirements development, design, prototyping, procurement, verification & validation, production, delivery, and obsolescence.
Break down complex technical objectives into clear tasks and assign them across multidisciplinary teams.
Prepare and execute trade studies to facilitate the closure of major project decision points, interpret and review engineering drawings, design criteria, and technical reports.
Plan and lead build flows, test flows, integration efforts, and project risks mitigation activities.
Investigate root causes, resolve cross-cutting engineering issues, and manage discrepancies.
Ensure products meet rigorous NASA standards, FAA regulations, and quality safety requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.