Cryogenic Mechanical Engineer — Space Exploration Systems

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

100% Employer paid insurance including

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months of service with,

Education assistance

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace invites a Cryogenics Mechanical Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This on-site role focuses on cryogenic components, vacuum jacketed and warm piping systems, and related mechanical systems used in space exploration.

You will develop procurement documentation, coordinate with vendors, review designs, and witness testing, while supporting operations for helium and liquid nitrogen systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience with stress analysis of pressure components and piping.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design and analysis for cryogenic components, vacuum jacketed and warm piping systems.
• Develop procurement documentation, including Statements of Work, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with vendors and fabricators, participate in design reviews, and witness key testing activities.
• Support facility operations for 20 K helium systems, 80 K liquid nitrogen storage, and distribution systems.
• Provide troubleshooting, maintenance guidance, and technical oversight during equipment assembly, installation, and commissioning.
• Prepare and participate in safety reviews, hazard analyses, operational procedures, and engineering review boards.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering teams and present design and technical findings.
• This is an on-site role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

Vendor coordination

Technical communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

ANSYS

3D CAD

Job description

Mclaurin Aerospace invites a Cryogenics Mechanical Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This on-site role focuses on cryogenic components, vacuum jacketed and warm piping systems, and related mechanical systems used in space exploration.

You will develop procurement documentation, coordinate with vendors, review designs, and witness testing, while supporting operations for helium and liquid nitrogen systems.