Mechanical Design Engineer III

HX5, LLC; Brook Park (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Accrued Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible SP

Pet Insurance

Job summary

HX5, LLC in Brook Park, Ohio seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to support the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center. You will contribute to the design and fabrication of a ground test rig for a 1,500-lb-class distributed electric propulsion research drone, working with thermal, structural, and systems teams in a lab setting.

The role requires solid skills in SolidWorks/CREO, component sourcing from rapid-turn vendors, and analyses with Ansys.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree from ABET-accredited program.
• Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years of relevant experience or Master's with 3-6 years.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass a U.S. government background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate an integrated ground test rig for a 1,500-lb-class research drone.
• Collaborate with NASA Technical Monitor and multidisciplinary team in a lab environment.
• Develop assembly architecture focusing on electrical placement, wire routing, cooling, and mechanism integration.
• Source hardware and perform analyses to support prototyping and testing.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

CREO

Ansys

Thermal management

Cable routing

Documentation

Team collaboration

AI tools in design

Education

ABET-accredited program

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace

Master’s degree

Tools

Rapid prototyping

3D printing

Job description

Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

Mechanical Engineer III

Mechanical Design Engineer III

NASA Glenn Research Center

Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will support the design and fabrication of an integrated ground test rig that will demonstrate the combined operation of the thermal, power, battery, structural, control‑surface, and command‑and‑control subsystems for a 1,500‑lb‑class distributed electric propulsion research drone. This effort is part of NASA’s Transformational Tools and Technology (TTT) project.

The engineer will work closely with the NASA Technical Monitor and a multidisciplinary team that includes experts in thermal analysis, structural engineering, and systems engineering. Most work will be performed in a laboratory environment and will involve conducting analyses, selecting components, and procuring hardware required to build both the ground test rig and the scale‑model research drone. Hardware will be produced on‑site using rapid‑prototyping methods when feasible, or sourced from external vendors when necessary.

The scope of work also includes developing the overall assembly architecture, with emphasis on electrical component placement, wire routing, thermal management strategies, and the integration of mechanical mechanisms for control surfaces.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in mechanical hardware design, including complex mechanisms and structural components.
• Proven ability to translate conceptual ideas into fully engineered, manufacturable components.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and CREO, with strong capabilities in part modeling, assembly creation, and drawing package development.
• Experience sourcing hardware through rapid‑turn machining services such as Xometry and Protolabs.
• Skilled in performing structural analysis using Ansys.
• Strong understanding of mechanical mechanisms, cable routing, thermal line routing, and subcomponent placement within integrated assemblies.
• Ability to clearly document design decisions and engineering rationale.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a small, multidisciplinary team in a fast‑paced environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience applying AI tools to enhance mechanical design workflows, or a demonstrated willingness to build these capabilities. Primary platforms include ChatGPT and Microsoft AI technologies.

Education/Experience

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree from ABET accredited program with the following education and experience:
• Bachelor's degree and 5 -10 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree and 3 - 6 years of relevant experience

Other Position Requirements

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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