Mechanical Engineer - NSS

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Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture that supports government missions and values high performing teams.

This position will be located at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NSS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering Services Department at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility, Louisiana. The role designs and analyzes new or modified site or manufacturing and production facility systems.

• Design mechanical systems for construction of new or modified facilities, site utilities, process piping, and HVAC systems.
• Develop process, instrumentation, and HVAC related drawings.
• Monitor and report weekly on current design projects, schedule, and cost.
• Prepare plans and specifications for construction packages.
• Participate in the entire design cycle including conceptual design, analysis, integration, and construction support.
• Design and route HVAC or fluid subsystems and fluid component groups with discrepancy resolution.
• Perform dimensional, thermal, integration analyses to verify design feasibility.
• Plan, schedule, and estimate project cost.
• Develop heat load and flow models for facility systems (cryogenic and gas systems).
• Review vendor submittals, RFIs, and change orders through construction.
• Perform trade studies and support site-wide improvements.
• Assist other departments with engineering support.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• MS degree in mechanical engineering is a plus.
• Working knowledge of HVAC fluid components such as valves, regulators, and fittings.
• Active professional engineer (PE) licensure in LA is a plus.
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control for tubes/piping, ductwork, and machined components.
• Experience of 3–10+ years in mechanical design, applying industry standards (ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC, ASHRAE 90.1, IBC).
• U.S. citizenship and required NASA badge qualifications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience with cryogenic and process piping and large-scale HVAC systems for office and production areas.
• Prior knowledge of NASA site and government installations.
• Experience with Flowmaster, Math Cad, Pipe Flo, and CAD.

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.