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Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects

Avenue Technologies and Commodities Inc, Houston, TX, United States


Overview
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. 100% Onsite in Houston, TX.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects to join the team with Avenue Technologies.

Responsibilities

Support NASA's future space exploration activities

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

Design, develop, test, analyze, and implement technical products and systems

Perform engineering design evaluations

Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards

Perform dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T

Perform functional, structural and thermal analyses as required

Support design with hand calculations for fit, function, strength and thermal response

Prepare and present at various design reviews

Produce other design documentation as required

Perform other reporting duties as required

Requisition Qualifications

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.

BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Experience designing parts and assemblies using 3D CAD modeling software

Experience producing drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5

Experience applying tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T

Experience with machine shop processes and rapid prototyping (3D printing)

Experience with both structural and thermal analysis of parts and assemblies

Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills

Requisition Preferences

Prior NASA (especially JSC) or aerospace development & manufacturing experience

Familiarity with JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500)

Familiarity with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755)

Experience designing NASA flight hardware and creating drawings for NASA/JSC

Mechanisms or robotics design experience

Experience using PTC CREO or Pro/Engineer and related extensions such as Cabling, Piping, Sheetmetal and Simulation

Experience leading technical design teams and mentoring junior engineers

NASA or aerospace mechanical design experience

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