Structural/Mechanical Design Engineer

Qualis LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualis LLC in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Structural/Mechanical Design Engineer to develop Creo CAD models and fabrication drawings for NASA’s Space Reactor-1 Freedom, supporting future Mars exploration. The role requires pressurized schedules and strong background in structural design, statics, and dynamics. You will release flight hardware with a team, produce detailed drawings, support fabrication, and collaborate with NASA and vendors.

Travel is domestic (<15%). U.S.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree; BS with 10+ years or MS with 8+ years.
• Proficiency in Creo/Pro-Engineer 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5M-1994) applied to drawings.
• Statics and Dynamics understanding.
• U.S. Citizenship and STAR ID required.

Responsibilities

• Release engineering and manufacture flight hardware with a team.
• Develop fabrication and assembly drawings and support fabrication personnel.
• Participate in task meetings and conferences as requested.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and NASA personnel.
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and Amentum management.
• May work overtime to meet aggressive schedule deadlines.

Skills

Creo 3D modeling

2D drafting

GD&T

Statics & Dynamics

US Citizenship

STAR ID

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering BS or MS

Tools

NX

Job description

Qualis LLC is seeking a Structural/Mechanical Design Engineer to develop Creo CAD models and fabrication drawings for NASA’s Space Reactor-1 Freedom in support of future Mars exploration. Candidate must be accustomed to working aggressive schedules to meet all conceptual, testing, and flight hardware delivery dates. A background in structural fluid system designs; including concepts derived from various load cases, strong statics and structural analysis experience is highly recommended. Project role will require working as part of an integrated product team with other contractors as well as NASA Civil Servants from various organizations and disciplines.

• Work with a team of engineers and structural analysts to release engineering and manufacture flight hardware.
• Develop detailed fabrication and assembly drawings and provide fabrication support to manufacturing personnel.
• Participate in task meetings and conferences as requested.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from NASA.
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and Amentum management as needed.
• This position will work to an aggressive delivery schedule and may require the candidate to occasionally work overtime to meet schedule deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering Degree or related field from an ABET accredited institution is required. Typically, educational requirement is a BS with at least 10 years of experience or a master’s degree with at least 8 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Creo/Pro-Engineer 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M-1994) and experience applying GD&T to fully dimensioned production drawings.
• General knowledge and application of Statics and Dynamics
• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with handling CAD (Creo - additional NX knowledge is a plus) and drawing Configuration management processes
• Working knowledge of typical mechanical design material selections
• General understanding of manufacturability and design fabrication practices for flight hardware.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to better support the customer during design presentations and status meetings.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:Office and laboratory environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%).

Physical Requirements:Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify