Space Systems Mechanical Project Engineer

Barrios Technology Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our JETSII contract, working with a passionate team to design, test, and deliver mechanical solutions for NASA space applications. You will analyze requirements, develop design solutions, and prepare engineering drawings for thermal-vacuum facilities.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering with hands-on experience in pumps, valves, vacuum systems, and LN2 cooling loops, plus proficiency in AutoCAD and P&IDs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, plus two (2) years of industrial facility maintenance experience or in the field or related area.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, motors, blowers, and valves, plus technical knowledge of vacuum blowers, mechanicalpumps, and configuration control.
• Apply core principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to optimize the performance and efficiency of Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) cooling loops and high-vacuum pumping systems.
• Proven record utilizing formal engineering methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and FMEA to diagnose failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Experience managing third-party contractors and vendors during system upgrades, shutdowns, and facility installations.

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.
• Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems to complete Pressure Systems Design Reviews.
• Prepare and present designs at various engineering design reviews.
• Prepare work authorizing documents (WADs) required to support the installation of hardware into human in the loop vacuum/thermal vacuum chambers.
• Apply engineering principles and techniques to create solutions to equipment, building, and infrastructure challenges.
• Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for a wide range of facility-related projects.
• Prepare, submit & track all phases of procurement, inspection, fabrication & installation into the facility and test chambers.
• Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers and drawing checkers to complete detailed fabrication drawings.
• Express good leadership qualities, be highly motivated, well organized, and capable of working within a closely-knit team.
• Ability to oversee and direct technicians while performing installation or fabrication of engineering products.
• Express good leadership qualities, be highly motivated, well organized and ability to work independently
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

P&IDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Job description

Barrios Technology is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our JETSII contract, working with a passionate team to design, test, and deliver mechanical solutions for NASA space applications. You will analyze requirements, develop design solutions, and prepare engineering drawings for thermal-vacuum facilities.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering with hands-on experience in pumps, valves, vacuum systems, and LN2 cooling loops, plus proficiency in AutoCAD and P&IDs.