Mechanical Engineer; Mechanisms

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide. Barrios fosters a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.

Exciting opportunities and partnerships molding the future of space exploration have led to the need for
Mechanical Engineers with expertise in Mechanisms at Barrios Technology. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, our team is positioned to contribute to the future of space exploration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play in a role in various commercial space endeavors with our partners that include NASA, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Lockheed Martin, and others.

The Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) will:

• Design and develop mechanisms and electromechanical assemblies for spaceflight systems.
• Generate and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation in accordance with engineering standards and program requirements.
• Perform engineering analyses including hand calculations, tolerance analyses, and preliminary structural and mechanism performance assessments.
• Develop and execute verification activities, including functional, environmental, and life-cycle testing of mechanism hardware.
• Support hardware procurement, manufacturing, assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and delivery.
• Collaborate with systems, structures, avionics, software, manufacturing, and test teams to integrate mechanism hardware into flight systems.
• Participate in requirements development, design reviews, and verification planning activities.
• Support customer presentations, technical reviews, and program milestones.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Required Education/Experience/

Skills:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited institution, plus zero (0) to five (5) years of experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical system, mechanism, and electromechanical assembly design gained through academic, internship, project, or professional experience.
• Experience using CAD modeling software (Creo, NX, Solid Works, or similar).
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Knowledge of Windchill or other PLM tools.
• Experience creating engineering drawings, bills of materials, work orders, assembly procedures, and test plans through academic, internship, project, or professional experience.
• Knowledge of mechanism design principles and machine elements, including motion-control systems, actuators, gears, bearings, and structural interfaces.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical system requirements, verification methods, and hardware testing.
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary engineering teams with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferences:

• Experience with spaceflight systems.
• Experience with environmental testing, including vibration, thermal-vacuum, shock, or life-cycle testing.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools or motion simulation software.
• Experience using FEA modeling software (Ansys, Simcenter, etc.).
• Master's degree in engineering.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office…