Space Exploration Mechanical Design Engineer

Amentum; Georgia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum, supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Space Exploration Projects. You will work in a team to analyze requirements, develop design solutions, and produce drawings and analyses to support flight hardware.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 10–15 years of related experience, and proficiency with 3D CAD (CREO/Pro/Engineer), GD&T, and thermal/structural analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (MS preferred).
• Experience designing parts and assemblies with 3D CAD.
• Experience producing drawings per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience tolerance analyses including GD&T and thermal effects.
• Experience with machine shop processes and rapid prototyping (3D printing).
• 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

GD&T

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CREO

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Amentum, supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Space Exploration Projects. You will work in a team to analyze requirements, develop design solutions, and produce drawings and analyses to support flight hardware.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 10–15 years of related experience, and proficiency with 3D CAD (CREO/Pro/Engineer), GD&T, and thermal/structural analysis.