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Amentum · 4 hours ago

Mechanical Design and Test Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Amentum is a leading engineering solutions provider partnering with NASA for deep space exploration. They are seeking a Mechanical Design and Test Engineer to support the International Space Station and develop design solutions for technical products and systems while ensuring high-quality standards in testing and documentation.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support Johnson Space Center's activities on the International Space Station and space exploration

Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from the customer and develop design solutions

Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems

Design unique tests fixtures and methods for various test programs

Develop required system documentation such as procedures and hazard analyses

Maintain the high level of technical excellence for all tasks to ensure the highest quality of technical products including test setups, test operations, development setups, development operations, documentation generation, execution and close out

Perform engineering design evaluations

Perform extensive testing on space hardware

Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint

Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards

Perform dimensional fit analysis including thermal effects

Perform functional analyses, when applicable, and sizing structural analyses

Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint

Produce other required design documentation

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSolid Modeling CAD (Creo)Dimensional Fit AnalysisThermal AnalysisDesign DocumentationHands-on Design ExperienceTesting HardwareMachine Shop ProcessesCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area

Must have the ability to produce drawings, perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis, including thermal effects and to support design with standard hand calculations for fit, function, and structural strength

Must have 2 - 5 years with hands on design experience

Must have a minimum of 1 - 5 years of experience using solid modeling CAD software (Creo preferred)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Must have working knowledge of machine shop processes and familiarization with the structural and thermal analysis process in development of hardware

Must be able to support shift work during extended test operations

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation