Mechanical Design Engineer

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Position Description: 

Our Structural & Mechanical Design and Analysis team is a high performing group executing challenging tasks for the insight, design, and analysis of the Space Launch System (SLS) ranging from large structural elements to payload attachment hardware. Our team is tasked with providing support for various other space related missions including the Human Landing Systems (HLS) and much more. This exciting work serves as critical steps in our mission of sending humans to the Moon, Mars and beyond!

Primary job duties include:

We are searching for an engineer to provide structural and mechanical design support for SLS vehicle development focusing on Spacecraft/Payload Integration. This role requires the ability to work independently and as part of an integrated, collaborative team. Responsibilities include:

• Providing structural and mechanical design support for flight hardware including adapters and secondary structures, secondary payload support, thermal protection system, electrical interfaces, and isolation hardware between vehicle compartments.
• Modeling large assembly and subassemblies in support of the Space Launch System program as well as other new and existing spaceflight programs.
• Managing large Computer Aided Design (CAD) files using Product Data Management (PDM) systems. 
• Providing support for the development, review, and implementation of changes in SLS program documentation. through gathering pertinent information and documentation from appropriate disciplines and presenting to the appropriate governing boards.

Participating in reviews, meetings, technical interchange meetings, boards, working groups, and trade studies related to hardware design and development.



 

A degree in Engineering or related field is required (ABET-accredited university preferred). Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience. 

Skills and experience should demonstrate:

• Familiarity with launch vehicle systems
• Experience with structural design metho