Space Systems Mechanical Project Engineer

Barrios Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology in Houston is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our JETSII Contract and help deliver spaceflight hardware for NASA's deep space exploration. Barrios is a long‑standing engineering solutions partner supporting NASA centers nationwide with design, analysis, and integration.

You will analyze requirements from customers, develop design solutions, prepare drawings, lead engineers, and coordinate with NASA on design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5 years of industrial facility maintenance or related experience.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, motors, blowers, and valves; knowledge of vacuum blowers and mechanical pumps.
• Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics applied to LN2 cooling loops and high-vacuum pumping systems.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and FMEA to diagnose failures and implement corrective actions.
• Experience managing third-party contractors and vendors during system upgrades and installations.
• Familiar with safety relief valves and how to specify them.
• Organized, self-starter, able to manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office; interpret and revise P&IDs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 standards.
• Oversee installation or fabrication of engineering products and coordinate technicians.
• Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers and drawing checkers.
• Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and procurement documentation.
• Prepare, submit, and track procurement, inspection, fabrication and installation into test chambers.
• Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems to complete design reviews.

Skills

Pumps, motors, and valves

Vacuum systems

Thermodynamics & fluid mechanics

RCA & FMEA

Project management

AutoCAD

Creo / Inventor

MS Office

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Inventor

MS Office

P&IDs interpretation

Job description

Barrios Technology in Houston is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our JETSII Contract and help deliver spaceflight hardware for NASA's deep space exploration. Barrios is a long‑standing engineering solutions partner supporting NASA centers nationwide with design, analysis, and integration.

You will analyze requirements from customers, develop design solutions, prepare drawings, lead engineers, and coordinate with NASA on design reviews.