Mechanical Design Engineer

Barrios Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology in Houston, TX, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support NASA's space exploration programs. You will analyze requirements, develop design solutions, and create drawings that meet ASME Y14.5 standards, using 3D CAD tools to model parts and assemblies.

You will perform thermal, structural, and tolerance analyses, carry out hand calculations, and present at design reviews. This role requires collaboration, strong communication, and a passion for innovative space

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, plus 15 years of related experience.
• Experience designing parts and assemblies using 3D CAD modeling software.
• Experience producing drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5.
• Experience applying tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T.
• Experience with machine shop processes and rapid prototyping (3D printing).
• Experience with both structural and thermal analysis of parts and assemblies.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support NASA's future space exploration activities
• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutions
• Design, develop, test, analyze, and implement technical products and systems
• Perform engineering design evaluations
• Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards
• Perform dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T
• Perform functional, structural and thermal analyses as required
• Support design with hand calculations for fit, function, strength and thermal response
• Prepare and present at various design reviews
• Produce other design documentation as required
• Perform other reporting duties as required

Skills

3D CAD modeling

ASME Y14.5

GD&T

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Creo/Pro/Engineer

Mechanical design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro/Engineer

Job description

• Perform engineering design evaluations

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 are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join Barrios, a teammate company for the Space Exploration Projects with the JETSII contract!

Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects

• Support NASA's future space exploration activities


• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutions


• Design, develop, test, analyze, and implement technical products and systems


• Perform engineering design evaluations


• Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards


• Perform dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T


• Perform functional, structural and thermal analyses as required


• Support design with hand calculations for fit, function, strength and thermal response


• Prepare and present at various design reviews


• Produce other design documentation as required


• Perform other reporting duties as required

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, plus fifteen (15) years of related experience. License and certification may be required


• Experience designing parts and assemblies using 3D CAD modeling software


• Experience producing drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5


• Experience applying tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T


• Experience with machine shop processes and rapid prototyping (3D printing)


• Experience with both structural and thermal analysis of parts and assemblies


• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills

Preferences

• Prior NASA (especially JSC) or aerospace development & manufacturing experience


• Familiarity with JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500)


• Familiarity with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755)


• Experience designing NASA flight hardware and creating drawings for NASA/JSC


• Mechanisms or robotics design experience


• Experience using PTC CREO or Pro/Engineer and related extensions such as Cabling, Piping, Sheetmetal and Simulation


• Experience leading technical design teams and mentoring junior engineers


• NASA or aerospace mechanical design experience

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.


• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.


• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.


• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.


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


• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.).


• 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 when required.


• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.


• Must put forward a 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.


• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.