Mechanical Engineer III

Working under limited supervision, the Mechanical Design Engineer will design, develop, test, handle implementation and analysis of technical products and systems as well as perform engineering design evaluations in support of the International Space Station and space exploration hardware projects. FUNCTIONS Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from the customer and develop design solutions.

Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Perform engineering design evaluations. Interface with customers to understand the design goals laid out in the contract requirements. Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards. Perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis including thermal effects.

Perform functional analyses, when applicable, and sizing structural analyses. Produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5 as well as support design with standard hand calculations for fit, function, and structural strength. Apply geometric tolerancing as needed to facilitate manufacturing efficiency of components. Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.

Support hardware development through certification for flight. Prepare non-conformance dispositions and engineering rationale for resolution of issues. Assess criticality and need for redundant systems. Produce other required design documentation such as assembly procedures, test reports, and engineering procedures. Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and ten (10) years of direct experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and eight (8) years of direct engineering experience, or PhD. and four (4) years of direct engineering experience. Must have the ability to produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14.

5, perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis, including thermal effects, and to support design with standard hand calculations for fit, function, and structural strength. Must have an understanding and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Knowledge of properties of materials, and processing Must have experience using solid modeling CAD software (Solidworks and/or Creo).

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have working knowledge of machine shop processes and familiarization with the structural and thermal analysis process in development of hardware. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Familiarity with: Microsoft EXCEL Microsoft Word Microsoft Power Point Military, NASA, and ANSI standards DESIRED BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Familiarization with JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500). Familiarization with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755).