Structures & Mechanisms Mechanical Engineer - Various Experience Levels - (AME080526.1)

Cimarron•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cimarron is seeking Mechanical Engineers to support the design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for the first commercial space station. This role reports to the Senior Manager – Structures & Mechanisms and will be based onsite at the Axiom Space Station Development Facility (SSDF) in Webster, Texas. The company is hiring for multiple openings at various experience levels, with a minimum requirement of at least 2 years of professional work experience. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.

Requirements

Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration due to facility security requirements.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
5 or more years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience in mechanical engineering applied to mechanisms, mechatronics in aeronautical and space, automotive or robotics engineering field.
Strong knowledge of static & dynamics, structural analysis, fracture control, fatigue, thermal effects, materials & lubrication.
Demonstrated product development from initial concept to manufacturing, including requirements writing, risk reduction through verification and validation strategies.
Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer aided design tool.
Experience with FEA software packages (Ansys, Nastran preferred) and MathWorks MATLAB & Simulink products.
Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.
Experience with Design for manufacturing, qualification & acceptance testing.
Experience in functional management and mentoring.
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field required.

Nice To Haves

Background with Spaceflight hardware design & NASA standards preferred.
Show a track record of providing efficient solutions to difficult technical challenges.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of the design, development, test, and evaluation of the structural and mechanical components that make up the commercial space station systems.
Execute the engineering product lifecycle, holding regular design reviews.
Onboard new customer requests, develop requirements and design criteria.
Perform preliminary analysis using free-body diagrams, hand calculations & FEA.
Deliver high-quality, peer reviewable, models, documentation, and drawings in a fast-paced environment.
Oversee manufacturing and assembly of hardware.
Present findings and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Support collaboration by peer reviewing other engineers' work.
Support and mentor junior engineers.