Design Engineering Technologist IV

Job Description

The primary responsibilities of this position are to create and modify technical drawings of complex components, parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies. Individual errors will directly affect, to a moderate degree, the overall pace of novel product development, production, quality of product, and overhead costs for programs/products. More specifically, this position will support the development of softgoods products, such as Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), and mechanical/electromechanical products, such as mounting fixtures.

TPS is used for rockets, in-space cargo vehicles, and human rated flight vehicles, to protect launch vehicle components and structures from the high heat resulting from launch and return. This position is in direct support of NASA, DoD, and Commercial aerospace customers and includes the development of ground prototypes, test fixtures, and operationally certified products for ground use, earth orbit, cis-lunar orbit, and lunar surface.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to create and modify technical drawings of complex components, parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies. Individual errors will directly affect, to a moderate degree, the overall pace of novel product development, production, quality of product, and overhead costs for programs/products. More specifically, this position will support the development of softgoods products, such as Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), and mechanical/electromechanical products, such as mounting fixtures.

TPS is used for rockets, in-space cargo vehicles, and human rated flight vehicles, to protect launch vehicle components and structures from the high heat resulting from launch and return. This position is in direct support of NASA, DoD, and Commercial aerospace customers and includes the development of ground prototypes, test fixtures, and operationally certified products for ground use, earth orbit, cis-lunar orbit, and lunar surface.

• Provide detailed design and drawings of softgoods, mechanical, and electromechanical systems, subsystems, and components.
• Support the development of interface drawings that define detailed features for mechanical and thermal system interfaces for the hardware and TPS being developed.
• Support the design of unique tests fixtures and their drawing creation.
• Work in a team environment that includes multi-functional groups such as Mechanical Engineers, Softgoods Designers, Electrical Engineers, Stress Analysts, Production, and Product Assurance.
• Abides by the procedures and guidelines established in accordance with OSS drafting standards, ASME Y14.5M and NASA document JPR 8500.
• Complete assignments that may be complex in nature, take appropriate action, and exercises a high degree of initiative in resolving problems and developing recommendations.
• Create engineering design layouts and assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) programs, primally CREO, Solid Works, and AutoCAD. Generate corresponding part, patterns, assembly, and interface control drawings.
• Use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing when required or pragmatically needed.
• Check completed drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.
• Identify hardware, materials, and components by using Company procurement documentation system and engineering assistance.
• Interfaces with machine shop and softgoods personnel on part clearances, tolerances, and manufacturing/machine options, as well as inspection techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) or equivalent.
• 7+ years of 3D mechanical design and drafting experience.
• Ability to perform CAD modeling and…