Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to support the engineering effort for the Solar Array Drive Assembly (SADA) updates and integration into the spacecraft. The role involves design updates, documentation updates, and collaboration with stakeholders and subcontractor suppliers. The candidate will also support the preparation and delivery of Mechanisms Subsystem chart packages and documentation for scheduled deliveries.

ResponsibilitiesSupport the CREO design and drawing release cycle for design updates to SADA.Assist in documentation updates, including specifications, test plans, test procedures, manufacturing work instructions, and ICDs.Collaborate with stakeholders and subcontractor suppliers to develop engineering packages for mechanisms and spacecraft PDR and CDR.Assist in the preparation and delivery of PDR, CDR, and QRB Mechanisms Subsystem chart packages.Assist in the preparation and delivery of Mechanisms CDRLs.Assist in the preparation and delivery of additional mechanisms documentation necessary to support Mechanisms Subsystem design maturation.Support requirements definition and development of Mechanisms Subsystem requirements documentation.Understand mechanisms hardware performance and integration into space vehicles, including commanding to and telemetry from mechanisms hardware.Assist in managing the design, manufacturing, test, and integration of mechanisms hardware to ensure compliance with program requirements.Verify mechanisms hardware integration into the space vehicle system.Support mechanisms engineering design efforts with CREO CAD modeling, drawing maturation, and technical reviews with stakeholders.Essential Skills7+ years of mechanisms design experience.Proficiency in CREO design and CAD modeling.Strong understanding of mechanisms hardware performance and integration into space vehicles.Experience with SADA engineering support is highly preferred.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in preparing and delivering PDR, CDR, and QRB Mechanisms Subsystem chart packages.Experience in managing the design, manufacturing, test, and integration of mechanisms hardware.Work Environment

The work environment involves collaboration with stakeholders and subcontractor suppliers, supporting the development of engineering packages for mechanisms and spacecraft. The role requires proficiency in CREO design and CAD modeling, as well as documentation updates. The position supports mechanisms engineering design efforts and involves technical reviews with stakeholders to capture needs and changes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 19, 2025.

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