Spacecraft Mechanical Design Engineer - Pasadena Contract

Columbus Technologies; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies seeks a Jr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Pasadena team and contribute to spacecraft hardware development. You will create 3-D models and drawings for electronic packaging and ground support equipment, collaborating with engineers and technicians.

This is a regular full-time, 2-year contract onsite at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and CAD proficiency are required, with room to grow as you lead design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as NX or SolidWorks
• Experience in design of printed wiring boards, mechanical chassis, and cable harnesses
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Ability to solve packaging engineering mechanical design problems and coordinate fabrication/assembly

Responsibilities

• Create 3-D models and drawings for spacecraft subsystems and GSE
• Plan tasks and manage resources to meet schedule and budget
• Collaborate to design and develop support equipment for projects
• Prepare for design and manufacturing reviews and close action items
• Lead and present design and analyses reviews
• Interface with engineers, designers, QA, and shops
• Write work instructions for fabrication of packaging and cable harnesses
• Work independently or under supervision as required

Skills

CAD and design principles

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in related discipline

PhD in related field

Tools

Unigraphics NX

SolidWorks

Mentor

Altium

Job description

Columbus Technologies seeks a Jr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Pasadena team and contribute to spacecraft hardware development. You will create 3-D models and drawings for electronic packaging and ground support equipment, collaborating with engineers and technicians.

This is a regular full-time, 2-year contract onsite at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and CAD proficiency are required, with room to grow as you lead design