Mechanical Design Engineer; ES2

Job Description

Our Structural & Mechanical Design and Analysis team is a high performing group executing challenging tasks for the insight, design, and analysis of the Space Launch System (SLS) ranging from large structural elements to payload attachment hardware. The team supports various space related missions including the Human Landing Systems (HLS). This role focuses on structural and mechanical design support for SLS vehicle development, particularly Spacecraft/Payload Integration.

Independent work and collaboration within an integrated team are required.

• Provide structural and mechanical design support for flight hardware including adapters and secondary structures, secondary payload support, thermal protection system, electrical interfaces, and isolation hardware between vehicle compartments.
• Model large assemblies and subassemblies in support of the Space Launch System program and other spaceflight programs.
• Manage large Computer Aided Design (CAD) files using Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Support development, review, and implementation of changes in SLS program documentation by gathering pertinent information and presenting to governing boards.
• Participate in reviews, meetings, technical interchange meetings, boards, working groups, and trade studies related to hardware design and development.

• A degree in Engineering or related field is required (ABET-accredited university preferred).
• Educational requirements:
  
  bachelor’s degree with 0 to 5 years of experience or master’s degree with 0 to 3 years of experience.
• Familiarity with launch vehicle systems.
• Experience with structural design methods, test methodology, material behavior, and fabrication methods.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and design tolerances.
• Ability to use PTC Creo 9.0 or newer to create detailed drawings per ASME Y and/or Global Drawing Reference Manual.
• Apply best CAD practices for robust development of PTC Creo 9.0 or newer drawings, assemblies, and models.
• Use product definition created with digital product definition/model-based design practices as described in ASME Y14.41.
• Familiarity with engineering drawing and model review and release processes.
• Fluency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 for drawing development including tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Preferred:
  Experience with PTC Windchill PLM/PDM software to manage and control models and drawings.
• Capable of functioning in a multidisciplinary team with expertise in aerosciences, manufacturing, producibility, structural test equipment, and test hardware.
• Capable of working with external teams including main propulsion systems, reaction control systems, quality control, ground support systems, safety, and system engineering and integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co‑workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

sitting for extended periods in meetings and at a desk; using stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities. Requires ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment. Attendance: normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%). Grooming and dress appropriate, U.S. citizenship required.

ES2 compensation range or hourly rate is a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, relevant laws, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Health, dental, and vision…