Senior Mechanical Engineer

Requisition ID: 286546 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Cape Canaveral 

 

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Project Overview:

NASA is committed to landing the next humans on the moon and exploring beyond. This mission will help establish a lunar gateway to test and prove the ability to use technology to travel to Mars with the goal of establishing an outpost for lunar expeditions. Bechtel will assist them in achieving this important mission by constructing Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2). As the selected contractor, Bechtel will design, build, test, and commission ML2: a ground structure used to support the Space Launch System (SLS) Rocket.

Job Summary:

This position is for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the mechanical group associated with the NASA Mobile Launcher 2 project.  The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and a mindset aimed at resolving Construction and Commissioning-related issues in a timely manner. 

 

In this position the engineer will support the installation and testing of Mechanical equipment on Mobile Launcher 2 as a Resident Design Engineer. Resolution and revision of impacted design documentation will need to be done in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.  The engineering will work with the client, partnering contractors, vendors, and other technical engineering disciplines in a team environment.

 

In this role, you will conduct field investigations to determine work scope and find resolution to problems. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of mechanical components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s mechanical aspects are met. 

 

This role will transition into one which as-built documentation is produced for handover to the Client.

 

This is a short term assignment with an anticipated completion date of 7/31/2026.

Major Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)​ 
• Coordinates mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups​ 
• When delegated, provides guidance to other mechanical engineering personnel for specific tasks or projects​ 
• Provides technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and will interact with project functions, the customer, and third parties to resolve non-conformances.