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Mechanical Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will :

  • Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
  • Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
  • Perform engineering designs and evaluations for thermal vacuum space simulation testing.
  • Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards.
  • Ability to troubleshoot facility systems and or components and instruct technicians on repair solutions.
  • Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems to complete Pressure Systems Design Reviews. 5 year experience is desired.
  • 5 years of direct work with ASME B31.3 Process piping and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels is desired.
  • 5 years of Design, Installation and acceptance testing of ground based oxygen systems, is desired.
  • Prepare and present designs at various engineering design reviews.
  • Prepare work authorizing documents (WADs) required to support the installation of hardware into human in the loop vacuum / thermal vacuum chambers.
  • Apply engineering principles and techniques to create solutions to equipment, building, and infrastructure challenges.
  • Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for a wide range of facility related projects.
  • Prepare, submit & track all phases of procurement, inspection, fabrication & installation into the facility and test chambers.
  • Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers and drawing checkers to complete detailed fabrication drawings.
  • Express good leadership qualities be highly motivated, well organized, and capable of working within a closely-knit team.
  • Ability to oversee and direct technicians while performing installation or fabrication of engineering products.
  • Perform other duties as required based on Qualifications.

Qualifications :

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
  • Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
  • Ability to coordinate in a team environment to meet project milestone design reviews and integration
  • Maintain configuration control for all phases of project.
  • Ability to develop a design based on Concept of Operations or established requirements in a fast paced work environment.
  • Able to interpret and modify Facility Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID).
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in the following : MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Inventor or Creo or other similar CAD Software packages.
  • Familiar with Facility Systems operations and maintenance.
  • Familiarization with Liquid Nitrogen, Helium, and Oxygen Systems
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
  • Ability to respond well to the demands of working in a Thermal Vacuum Testing environment.
  • Shift work may be required to cover Test Operations.
  • Ability to communicate, build relationships, be proactive, and work with a team.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferences
  • Familiarization with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
  • Develop and maintain MS Project schedules and report the status to the project manager
  • Presentation skills are required.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Knowledgeable with NASA training provided Fire Hazards in Oxygen Systems course.
  • Experience with NASA's Engineering Drawing System Manual, JPR 8500.4 is a plus
  • Design of mechanisms or Life Support Systems interfacing with Space Suit and Space Suit Systems is a plus.
  • CAD Software experience, AUTOCAD, CREO, SOLIDWORKS, INVENTOR
  • Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Positive work-life balance
  • 100% Employer paid insurance including : Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
  • Education assistance
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)
  • Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

    US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

    Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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