Balloon Payload Mechanical Engineer - Field Operations

Peraton; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Short/Long term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton in Palestine, TX supports NASA's Balloon Operations Contract as a Mechanical Engineer, designing, analyzing, and testing balloon payload systems and gondolas using SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation.

You will coordinate with electronics and rigging teams, review payload designs to meet gondola structural requirements, and travel to Ft. Sumner, NM for campaigns. On-site CSBF duties in Palestine, TX are a key focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, or Physics (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred).
• Two or more years of mechanical experience.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation or similar tools.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain NASA PIV badge.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and analyze balloon payload/gondola mechanical structures and equipment.
• Use SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation for design and analysis efforts.
• Create design and manufacturing documentation with SolidWorks.
• Certify gondola design requirements are met per 820-PG-8700.0.1.
• Coordinate with Electronics and Rigging for new or updated flight hardware.
• Coordinate test flights and hardware layouts with NBOC teams.
• Support field operations and provide ground support systems as needed.
• Work with vendors to quote custom design hardware and enter purchase requisitions.
• Travel annually to Ft. Sumner, NM (3–4 weeks) for balloon campaigns.
• Primary on-site work at CSBF, Palestine, TX.

Skills

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Mechanical experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Math/Physics

Job description

Peraton in Palestine, TX supports NASA's Balloon Operations Contract as a Mechanical Engineer, designing, analyzing, and testing balloon payload systems and gondolas using SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation.

You will coordinate with electronics and rigging teams, review payload designs to meet gondola structural requirements, and travel to Ft. Sumner, NM for campaigns. On-site CSBF duties in Palestine, TX are a key focus.