Mechanical Project Engineer

Cimarron Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Cimarron Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer with deep knowledge in structural and mechanical engineering to lead complex technical projects from conception to completion onsite.

You will oversee the design and development of subsystems for the first commercial space station, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with NASA standards and FAA regulations. The role requires 10+ years of experience and proficiency with SOLIDWORKS, PDM, MS Project, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Experience with NASA requirements and spaceflight hardware development.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage project scope, resources, and budgets.
• Deliver product designs and milestones per lifecycle criteria.
• Lead cross-functional teams through requirements, design, prototyping, procurement, verification, and delivery.
• Present status updates and milestones to executive leadership and clients.
• Ensure compliance with NASA standards and FAA regulations.
• Plan and lead build, test, integration, and risk mitigation activities.
• Investigate root causes and resolve engineering anomalies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

PDM

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Atlassian suite

MS Office

Job description

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer with deep knowledge in structural and mechanical engineering and a background directing complex technical projects from conception to completion. In this role they will be responsible for the design and development of structural and mechanical subsystems of the first commercial space station. This role is onsite located in Houston, TX.

Key Duties

• Project Governance: Define and manage project scope, resource allocation, budgets, work/product breakdown structures, identify and ensure compliance to product requirement specifications.


• Lifecycle Delivery: Mature and deliver product designs and project deliverables in alignment with product lifecycle milestone entrance and exit criteria.


• Subcontractor Management: Negotiate vendor contracts, monitor performance, and verify deliverables for compliance ensure compliance with contractual agreements for complex structural subsystem.


• Executive Communicate: Present technical compliance, status updates, and milestone progress to executive leadership and external clients.


• Technical Leadership: Lead product team through all phases of a project – requirements development, design, prototyping, procurement, verification & validation, production, delivery, and obsolescence.


• Task Management: complex technical objectives into clear tasks and assign them across multidisciplinary teams.


• Engineering Analysis: Prepare and execute trade studies to facilitate the closure of major project decision points, interpret and review engineering drawings, design criteria, and technical reports.


• Integration & Testing: Plan and lead build flows, test flows, integration efforts, and project risks mitigation activities.


• Anomaly Resolution: Investigate root causes, resolve cross-cutting engineering issues, and manage discrepancies.


• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure products meet rigorous NASA standards, FAA regulations, and quality safety requirements.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.


• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.


• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.


• 10 or more years of relevant experience.


• Deep technical understanding in structural integrity verification and mechanical system integration.


• Experience working with NASA requirements and contractual agreements and spaceflight hardware development and certification preferred.


• Highly proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.).


• Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer aided design tool.


• Experience with PDM software such as SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) or similar preferred.


• Experience with project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).


• Experience with Atlassian suite preferred.


• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.


• Uses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.


• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field and 10+ years’ experience leading Engineering projects.

Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

• Spaceflight hardware design background preferred.

Business Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees\' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.