Ingersoll Rand · 12 hours ago
Design Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expIngersoll Rand is a leader in technology with over 160 years of experience, focusing on improving life for employees, customers, and communities. They are seeking a Design Engineer to develop and advance Portable Life Support Systems for human spaceflight technologies, collaborating with various teams to ensure design feasibility and performance.
Test and Measurement
Responsibilities
Support the design, development, and integration of PLSS components and subsystems for space suit applications
Collaborate with systems engineers, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and performance
Utilize established engineering principles in the design and evaluation of mechanical components
Design, create, and repair mechanical components or sub-assemblies using applied mechanical engineering principles, including solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
Develop CAD models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation in accordance with aerospace standards
Create prototypes and conduct testing to ensure design performs as expected
Work with fabrication and manufacturing departments to ensure final design is properly executed in the creation of mechanical products
Create and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
Conduct trade studies, tolerance analyses, and design reviews to optimize performance, mass, and manufacturability
Interface with NASA and commercial customers to define requirements and present technical solutions
Use of films, fabrics, adhesive systems, heat sealing, bonding, and sewing technologies during the design process
Use of the following methods, related to softgoods, during design of products or development of processes: inflation and leakage testing, burst and proof pressure optimization, and materials physical properties testing
Use of pattern development methods, including marking, grading, CAD development processes, preparation for automated or manual cutting, and general pattern methods for ease of manufacture during the design of products
Support prototype fabrication, testing, and validation of PLSS hardware in lab and field environments
Contribute to risk assessments, FMEAs, and verification plans for life support systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
5+ years of experience performing design engineering tasks in aerospace
Preferred
Familiarity with PLSS or Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) architectures
Experience with aerospace materials, seals, and pressure systems
Familiarity with NASA standards and human-rated hardware development processes
Understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical design principles
Familiarity with software tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python for test automation and data analysis
Experience with environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, etc.)
Hands-on experience with prototype development and testing
Experience with PTC Windchill
Proficiency with word processing software; spreadsheet software
Experience collaborating with peers and cross-functional teams and external customers
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks)
Benefits
Health care options like medical and prescription plans
Dental and vision coverage
Wellness programs
Life insurance
A robust 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Employee stock grant
Company
Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand is an industrial manufacturing company that provides mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.88B2024-05-10Post Ipo Debt· $5.88B
1906-10-11IPO
Leadership Team
Vikram Kini
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Schiesl
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
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