ADV000CJZ Mechanical Project Engineer (J)

Aerodyne Industries•Houston, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we deliver small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our clients rely on us to support NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation by supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. We are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join the JETS team, contributing to human space exploration and the understanding of the universe. This role involves working with a passionate and diverse team to envision, shape, and deliver systems that enable space exploration while benefiting Earth.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
Ability to coordinate in a team environment to meet project milestone design reviews and integration.
Maintain configuration control for all phases of project.
Ability to develop a design based on Concept of Operations or established requirements in a fast paced work environment.
Able to interpret and modify Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID).
Experienced in the following: MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Inventor or Creo or other similar CAD Software packages.
Familiar with reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) principles.
Familiarization 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.
Shift work may be required to cover Test Operations.
Ability to communicate, build relationships, be proactive, and work with a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Presentation skills are required.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Nice To Haves

5 year experience is desired in collaborating with NASA Pressure Systems to complete Pressure Systems Design Reviews.
5 years of direct work with ASME B31.3 Process piping and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels is desired.
Familiarization with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
Develop and maintain project schedules and report the status (MS Project/Smartsheet).
Experience with NASA’s Engineering Drawing System Manual, JPR 8500.4 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
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.
Ability to troubleshoot facility systems and or components and instruct technicians on repair solutions.
Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems to complete Pressure Systems Design Reviews.
Prepare and present designs at various engineering design reviews.
Prepare work authorizing documents (WADs) required to support the installation of hardware into human in the loop vacuum/thermal vacuum chambers.
Apply engineering principles and techniques to create solutions to equipment, building, and infrastructure challenges.
Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for a wide range of facility related projects.
Prepare, submit & track all phases of procurement, inspection, fabrication & installation into the facility and test chambers.
Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers and drawing checkers to complete detailed fabrication drawings.
Express good leadership qualities be highly motivated, well organized, and capable of working within a closely-knit team.
Ability to oversee and direct technicians while performing installation or fabrication of engineering products.