Spaceflight Instrumentation Mechanical Engineer

Cenith Innovations LLC; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and deliver spaceflight hardware for civil space missions and national security programs. You will collaborate with systems, optical, mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers to support the full program lifecycle from concept through launch.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 1+ year in design/analysis, familiarity with SolidWorks/PTC, GD&T

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in mechanical design and/or analysis.
• Familiar with PTC and/or SolidWorks CAD software.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; team player.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Willing to travel occasionally to NASA facilities and sub-contractor sites.
• Willing to support shift work during Integration and Test events.
• Able to obtain a Top Secret clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Design, draft, and oversee fabrication of parts and sub-assemblies.
• Perform mechanical analyses and interface with thermal and stress engineers to verify design integrity.
• Design mechanical GSE and test fixtures.
• Work closely with scientists to determine mechanical requirements.
• Provide input to instrument proposals and assist in development of new or improved instrument concepts.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Engineering drawing

Team collaboration

Thermal and structural interface

FEM analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and deliver spaceflight hardware for civil space missions and national security programs. You will collaborate with systems, optical, mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers to support the full program lifecycle from concept through launch.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 1+ year in design/analysis, familiarity with SolidWorks/PTC, GD&T