Mechanical Design Engineer (NX)

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (NX) in Pasadena, CA to design spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and instruments. You will create CAD models and drawings, work with an engineering team, and develop configuration trades for spacecraft systems.

The role requires NX proficiency and familiarity with CATIA/Creo, ASME Y14.100-2017, and Y14.5-2018, with potential contract extension and full benefits for a 6-month period.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design of spacecraft primary and secondary structures, mechanisms and instruments.
• Engineering CAD tools such as Siemens NX (required), CATIA or Creo.
• Creating engineering drawings using the ASME Y14.100-2017 standard.
• GD&T using ASME Y14.5-2018.
• Advanced problem solving in mechanical engineering and trade studies.
• Aerospace fabrication processes and PLM tools like Teamcenter (preferred), Enovia or Windchill.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Design Engineer on a spacecraft, instrument or robotic project.
• Create complex CAD models, assemblies and engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with world class engineers in a highly team oriented environment.
• Develop and run configuration trades on the mechanical system of a spacecraft project.
• Interface with space science experts, analysts, manufacturing engineers, and project staff.
• Perform conceptual spacecraft design for feasibility and cost estimation.

Skills

NX CAD

CATIA

Creo

ASME Y14.100-2017

GD&T ASME Y14.5-2018

Trade studies

Teamcenter

Enovia

Windchill

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

Creo

Teamcenter

Enovia

Windchill

Job description

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Mechanical Design Engineer (NX)

Regular Full-Time Professional Pasadena, CA, US

Salary Range: $60.00 To $94.00 Hourly

O VERVIEW
Must be a US Citizen
Duration - 6 month 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

This is an opportunity to be a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Engineering Design group at JPL, which engages in the engineering and design of advanced spacecraft, instruments and robotic mechanisms for exploration of the solar system.

Some Challenges You’ll Tackle:

• Performing as a Design Engineer for JPL on a spacecraft, instrument or robotic project.
• Creating complex CAD models, assemblies and engineering drawings.
• Working with world class engineers and participating on teams in a highly collaborative environment.
• Developing and running configuration trades on the mechanical system of a spacecraft project.
• Interfacing with space science experts, analysts, manufacturing engineers, and project staff.
• Performing conceptual spacecraft design for feasibility and cost estimates of future missions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Mechanical design of spacecraft primary and secondary structures, mechanisms and instruments.
• Engineering CAD (Computer-Aided Design) tools such as Siemens NX (required), CATIA or Creo.
• Creating engineering drawings using the ASME Y14.100-2017 standard.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) using ASME Y14.5-2018.
• Application of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in solving mechanical engineering problems.
• Adept at performing trade studies and developing conceptual configurations.
• Aerospace fabrication processes.
• PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools such as Teamcenter (preferred), Enovia or Windchill.

DESIRED SKILLS

• TS/SCI.

Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.