Mclaurin Aerospace · 1 day ago
Mechanical Design and Test Engineer
Houston, TX, USA, 77058
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expMclaurin Aerospace is focused on human space exploration and innovative engineering solutions. They are seeking a Mechanical Design and Test Engineer to support NASA's activities on the International Space Station and contribute to space exploration by developing design solutions and conducting extensive testing on space hardware.
AerospaceTest and Measurement
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
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
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required
Preferred
BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school with 3 - 9 years of direct engineering experience
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience testing hardware
Experience using Creo CAD software
Extensive design experience
Experience with vacuum chambers, pumps, and systems
Experience with pressures systems
Knowledge of thermal analysis
Benefits
Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Company
Mclaurin Aerospace
Mclaurin Aerospace expertise in the development, certification and flight test of aerospace vehicles with end-to-end design and analysis.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rhonda Mclaurin
President and CEO
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