Spaceflight Instrumentation Mechanical Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, integration, and delivery of spaceflight hardware for civil space and national security missions.

You will work with systems, optical, mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers, contributing to concept development, fabrication, environmental qualification, and launch support. A TS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in mechanical design/analysis.
• Familiar with PTC and/or SolidWorks CAD software.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team-oriented.
• Willing to travel to NASA facilities and subcontractors; able to obtain clearance.
• Willingness to support shift work during Integration and Test events.

Responsibilities

• Design, draft, and oversee fabrication of parts and sub-assemblies.
• Perform mechanical analyses and interface with thermal and stress engineers.
• Design mechanical GSE and test fixtures.
• Collaborate with scientists to determine mechanical requirements.
• Contribute to instrument proposals and develop new instrument concepts.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mechanical analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC

SolidWorks

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, integration, and delivery of spaceflight hardware for civil space and national security missions.

You will work with systems, optical, mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers, contributing to concept development, fabrication, environmental qualification, and launch support. A TS clearance is required.