Space Systems Mechanical Engineer - Ground & Flight Hardware

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer paid insurance (medical, etc)

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months of service

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will analyze customer requirements, develop design solutions, and produce drawings for space exploration systems.

The role involves testing, troubleshooting, and leading design reviews to deliver high-quality mechanical hardware for ground-based and space environments. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in engineering, strong CAD skills (Autodesk/Creo), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
• Ability to coordinate in a team environment to meet project milestone design reviews and integration
• Maintain configuration control for all phases of project.
• Ability to develop a design based on Concept of Operations or established requirements in a fast paced work environment.
• Able to interpret and modify Facility Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID).
• Familiar with MS Project schedules and CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor or Creo.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
• Perform engineering designs and evaluations for thermal vacuum space simulation testing.
• Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot facility systems and instruct technicians on repair solutions.
• Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers and drawing checkers to complete detailed fabrication drawings.
• Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for facility related projects.
• Prepare, submit & track procurement, inspection, fabrication & installation into the facility and test chambers.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

AutoCAD

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will analyze customer requirements, develop design solutions, and produce drawings for space exploration systems.

The role involves testing, troubleshooting, and leading design reviews to deliver high-quality mechanical hardware for ground-based and space environments. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in engineering, strong CAD skills (Autodesk/Creo), and