Mechanical Design and Test Engineer

  • ADV000CEB
  • On Site
  • Houston, Texas, United States
  • Full time
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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring 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. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design and Test Engineer to join the team with Oceaneering, a teammate company.

The Mechanical Design and Test Engineer will:

  • Support Johnson Space Center's activities on the International Space Station and space exploration.

  • Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from the customer and develop design solutions.

  • Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.

  • Design unique tests fixtures and methods for various test programs.

  • Develop required system documentation such as procedures and hazard analyses.

  • Maintain the high level of technical excellence for all tasks to ensure the highest quality of technical products including test setups, test operations, development setups, development operations, documentation generation, execution and close out.

  • Perform engineering design evaluations.

  • Perform extensive testing on space hardware.

  • Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.

  • Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards.

  • Perform dimensional fit analysis including thermal effects.

  • Perform functional analyses, when applicable, and sizing structural analyses.

  • Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.

  • Produce other required design documentation.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.



Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • 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.

  • Must have the ability to produce drawings, perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis, including thermal effects and to support design with standard hand calculations for fit, function, and structural strength.

  • Must have 2 - 5 years with hands on design experience

  • Must have a minimum of 1 - 5 years of experience using solid modeling CAD software (Creo preferred).

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Must have working knowledge of machine shop processes and familiarization with the structural and thermal analysis process in development of hardware.

  • Must be able to support shift work during extended test operations



Preferences:

  • BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school with 3 - 9 years of direct engineering experience.

  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.

  • Experience testing hardware

  • Experience using Creo CAD software

  • Extensive design experience

  • Experience with vacuum chambers, pumps, and systems

  • Experience with pressures systems

  • Knowledge of thermal analysis



Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
  • Much, much more!


For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

  • 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.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.


Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

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.

Other Essential Functions

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.

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