Space Exploration Mechanical Design Engineer

Barrios; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support NASA space exploration programs. You will design parts and assemblies using 3D CAD, create detailed drawings per ASME Y14.5, and perform tolerance, structural, and thermal analyses to ensure robust hardware.

The role requires collaboration with engineers across disciplines and participation in design reviews. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering with five years of related experience, US

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering plus five 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a U.S. government background investigation.
• Eligible for access to classified information.

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 design

ASME Y14.5 drawings

Tolerance analysis (GD&T)

Rapid prototyping (3D printing)

Structural & thermal analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

PTC CREO / Pro/Engineer

Job description

Barrios Technology seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support NASA space exploration programs. You will design parts and assemblies using 3D CAD, create detailed drawings per ASME Y14.5, and perform tolerance, structural, and thermal analyses to ensure robust hardware.

The role requires collaboration with engineers across disciplines and participation in design reviews. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering with five years of related experience, US