Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical/TPS Design Engineer responsible for detailed design, analysis, and documentation of thermal protection systems and hardware for cargo and human-rated flight vehicles.

Job Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.

• Minimum 5+ years of direct experience in development of mechanical/electromechanical hardware and systems for launch vehicles and related systems.

• Experience with detailed design of textile, mechanical, and electromechanical systems, subsystems, and components for thermal protection (thermal blankets, tiles, TPS hardware).

• Ability to apply engineering principles and perform and/or assess stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics analyses to ensure fit, form, and function.

• Ability to perform or oversee part tolerance analysis utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Understanding of impact of thermal contraction/expansion from surrounding thermal environments on fit and function.

• Strong understanding of aerospace-grade metallic and non-metallic material properties for lightweight, high-strength, high-temperature TPS design.

• Ability to generate or support development of interface drawings for mechanical and thermal system interfaces.

• Experience designing unique test fixtures and methods for test programs.

• Ability to generate or support requirement specifications, requirement verification, procedures, and hazard analyses.

• Ability to present design concepts, features, and details in tools such as PowerPoint for design gate reviews.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing/production processes for hardware and textile products.

• Understanding of structural and thermal analysis processes for hardware and textile development.

• US citizenship or legal US residence (Green Card).

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge and experience in textile and/or thermal protection systems design and development, including textile fabrication methods and techniques.

• Experience with spacecraft thermal protection systems.

• Ability to perform CAD modeling and generate manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or Pro/E Creo.

• Experience with MathCAD.

• Experience with ASME Y14.5, Y14.24, and Y14.41 drawing standards.

• Experience with test support equipment and fixtures.

• Familiarity with writing assembly procedures and technical reports.

• Familiarity with thermal testing, structural testing, and life testing.

• Experience using LabVIEW.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of textile, mechanical, and electromechanical systems and components used for thermal protection on cargo and human-rated flight vehicles.

• Develop TPS solutions (thermal blankets, tiles, interfacing hardware) to protect launch vehicle components and structures from launch, flight, and re-entry environments.

• Apply engineering knowledge to perform and/or assess stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics analyses to validate design performance.

• Perform or oversee tolerance analysis using GD&T, accounting for thermal expansion and contraction to ensure proper fit and function.

• Maintain high technical standards for test setups, test operations, development setups, documentation, and closeout activities.

• Generate and support development of interface drawings that define detailed mechanical and thermal system interfaces.

• Design unique test fixtures and methods to support validation and qualification testing.

• Develop and support requirement specifications, requirement verification, procedures, and hazard analyses for assigned hardware and systems.

• Prepare and deliver design presentations at design gate reviews, demonstrating performance, producibility, affordability, and requirements compliance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design/Drafting, Analysis, Production, Quality Assurance, Health and Safety, Project/Program Management, and Accounting/Finance.

• Support manufacturing and production activities for hardware and textile products, ensuring designs are compatible with production processes.

• Support structural and thermal analysis activities to ensure designs withstand anticipated environments and maintain fit, form, and function.

Pay Details: $36.00 to $49.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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