Spaceflight Mechanical Engineer - Instrumentation

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and deliver spaceflight hardware for civil space exploration and national security missions. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to define mechanical requirements, design GSE and test fixtures, and participate in proposals and concept development.

Based in Laurel, MD, you will travel occasionally for NASA facilities and be prepared for shift work during I&T

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Familiar with CAD software.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience from internship, research, or project outside of the classroom.
• Willing to travel approximately 5% to NASA facilities and sub-contractor sites.
• Willing to support shift work approximately 5% during I&T events.
• Must be able to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

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.
• Work closely with scientists to determine mechanical requirements.
• Provide input to instrument proposals and assist in development of concepts.

Skills

CAD software

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Security clearance willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and deliver spaceflight hardware for civil space exploration and national security missions. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to define mechanical requirements, design GSE and test fixtures, and participate in proposals and concept development.

Based in Laurel, MD, you will travel occasionally for NASA facilities and be prepared for shift work during I&T