Mechanical Engineer Jobs

About The Position

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.