Structures and Mechanisms Engineer, ISS Sustaining

Barrios Technology HQ•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance. We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. B ring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. Currently there is an exciting opportunity for a Structures and Mechanisms Engineer, ISS Sustaining to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company. The ISS Structures and Mechanisms team spans several branches within the Structural Engineering Division at NASA/JSC. Members support Structures and Fracture, Mechanisms, Loads and Dynamic, and Pressure Systems.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5 or more years of related experience
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Familiarity with NASA Standards for Structures and Mechanisms
Previous NASA flight hardware experience
Self-Starter with a willingness to learn
Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy
Work may involve sitting for extended periods
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical
Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others
This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed

Nice To Haves

Some background in Structures, Mechanisms, and Loads and Dynamics.

Responsibilities

Provide Subsystem Management support for needed for ISS sustaining
Assist in review and development of hardware, analysis, operation, hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements verification, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing with respect to structures and mechanisms etc
Coordinate to close technical and programmatic issues.
Review and approve vehicle verification / certification tests, analysis, and their associated documentation
As a multi-discipline team, members are encouraged to have an overall background and working knowledge of all the areas within Structures and Mechanisms
Expertise is not required, but willingness to learn and coordinate across other disciplines is highly desired
ISS continues to support cargo and crew vehicles visiting to the ISS
Ideally the candidate will be outgoing and a self-starter.
As time allows other duties will include USDV development and other ISS visiting vehicles
Candidate should be able to formulate presentations and present to boards as appropriate