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Amentum Mechanical Design Engineer in Houston, Texas
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team!
The Mechanical Design Engineer will:
Support a variety of NASA's space exploration activities with design, prototyping and testing
Create engineering models and drawings conforming to applicable standards
Perform dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T
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.
Required Education/Experience/Skills
BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience creating 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings
Experience analyzing assembly tolerances, including thermal effects and GD&T
Experience with common machine shop processes and rapid prototyping/3D-printing
Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
Requisition Preferences:
Preferred Experiences/Skills
NASA or aerospace mechanical design experience
NASA flight hardware design experience
Mechanisms or robotics design experience
Mechanical design of space hardware, testing & delivery of space hardware
Creo CAD software and related extensions such as Cabling, Piping, Sheetmetal and Simulation
Why Join Our Team?
In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
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.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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