Jr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Columbus Technologies and Services; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services is seeking a mechanical engineering professional to generate 3-D models and drawings for spacecraft electronics packaging and GSE. You will define tasks, procure resources, and work in a collaborative setting with engineers, technicians, and project staff to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires CAD proficiency (NX/SolidWorks), experience in mechanical design, and the ability to perform trade studies and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline with 3+ years of related experience
• Master's degree with 1+ year of related experience
• PhD with 0 years of related experience
• Working CAD knowledge in Unigraphics NX and/or SolidWorks

Responsibilities

• Generate 3-D design models and drawings for spacecraft and instrument electronics subsystem and GSE
• Define tasks and acquire resources to complete tasks on time and on budget
• Collaborate to design and develop support equipment for project and research applications
• Prepare for technical design and manufacturing status reviews and close review action items
• Lead and present design and analyses reviews
• Interface with engineers, designers, analysts, machine shop, QA and project staff
• Plan and write work instructions to fabricate and assemble electronic packaging and cable harnesses
• Work independently and under supervision as required

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Trade studies

Documentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

PhD in related field

Tools

Unigraphics NX

SolidWorks

Job description

OVERVIEW

• Must be a US Citizen
• Duration - 2 year contract position with potential to be extended or converted
• W2 with full benefits, 9/80 Work Schedule
• Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided.
• Location - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA (onsite)
• Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
• Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Generate 3-D design models and drawings for spacecraft and instrument electronics subsystem and ground support equipment (GSE).
• Define tasks and acquire resources to complete tasks on time and on budget.
• Participate in a collaborative environment to design and develop support equipment for project and research applications.
• Prepare for technical design and manufacturing status review presentations and close the reviews action items.
• Lead and present design and analyses reviews.
• Interface with engineers, designers, analysts, machine shop, Quality Assurance and project staff.
• Plan and write work instructions to fabricate and assemble electronic packaging and cable harnesses.
• Work independently and under the direction of the group supervisor, project management, technical leads, and proposal managers as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related experience; Master's degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; PhD with 0 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge in Computer Aided Design (CAD) using tools such as Unigraphics NX and/or SolidWorks.
• Broad knowledge and experience in one or more related fields in the following areas: design of printed wiring boards, design of mechanical chassis, manufacturing and assembly of printed wiring boards and cable harnesses.
• Broad understanding and wide application of principles, theories, concepts and techniques in mechanical design.
• Ability to solve packaging engineering mechanical design problems, perform trade studies, develop design requirements, create piece part and mechanical assembly designs, coordinate fabrication assembly, and qualification of hardware.
• Knowledge of Standards for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5.
• Able to be flexible in handling work assignments.
• Able to work in a team environment and meet deadlines.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Broad knowledge of applicable Laboratory policies and procedures, NASA policies and procedures, and government regulations.
• Broad understanding and application of standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques in soldering operations, cable assembly and surface mount technology electronics manufacturing.
• Some knowledge in electro-mechanical analyses such as thermal, structural and venting analyses for the subsystem.
• Some knowledge of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in mechanical systems including structures, configuration, electronic packaging, structural/thermal analysis and integration and test.
• Experience with spacecraft flight hardware development and testing.
• Experience with Printed Wiring Board (PWB) design tools such as Mentor or Altium.
• Experience with cable design, assembly, and testing.
• Experience interfacing with suppliers or services including printed wiring board and mechanical fabrication, electronic assembly, project representatives, and mission assurance.
• Working knowledge in Unigraphics NX and/or SolidWorks.