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Senior Structures and Mechanisms Engineer, Gateway

Mclaurin Aerospace
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

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 Senior Structures and Mechanisms Engineer, Gateway to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will :

  • Provide subsystem management and integration oversight in support of the Level 2 Gateway Structures and Mechanisms System Team.
  • Provide understanding of integrated Gateway architecture and operations as it pertains to Structures and Mechanisms interaction.
  • Provide system requirements development and interpretation, including deviations and alternate standards, as it pertains to the NASA Technical Authority Design and Construction Standards and Subsystem Specifications for structures and mechanical systems.
  • Provide support to Program milestone and Safety reviews.
  • Provide review of design and verification documentation related to Gateway Structural and Mechanisms systems and hardware.
  • Evaluate designs and perform technical and safety assessments. Identify areas needing independent verification and validation.
  • Review and participate in test and verification of Gateway hardware.
  • Provide technical support to Program Office, Boards and Panel meetings.
  • Integrate with other technical disciplines to solve technical issues.
  • Travel as needed to other NASA centers and commercial partner facilities, international and domestic, in support of duties.
  • Perform other duties as required.

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 may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work in a team, and develop cooperative relationships with NASA and commercial partners.
  • Strong structural or mechanical system design experience including familiarization with design and analysis tools and testing methods. - Experience with NASA structural, mechanical, and safety standards and their application.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience with hardware and operations in direct engineering experience on manned space vehicles.
  • A working knowledge and experience with Orion, Commercial Crew, Shuttle, and / or International Space Station design and verification documentation and requirements.
  • Systems Engineering experience / background or a desire to learn systems engineering.
  • 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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