Mechanical Engineer
AI Summary
Leads the design of structural and mechanical components and assemblies for spaceflight systems, performs FEA and hand calculations, creates CAD models and ASME Y14.5 drawings, and serves as a technical interface with customers and suppliers.
About this role
Overview
Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide. Barrios fosters a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.
Exciting opportunities and partnerships molding the future of space exploration have led to the need for Mechanical Engineers at Barrios Technology supporting multiple engineering disciplines, including robotics, structures, and mechanisms. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, our team is positioned to contribute to the future of space exploration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play in a role in various commercial space endeavors with our partners that include NASA, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Lockheed Martin, and others.
Responsibilities
The Mechanical Engineer will:
- Lead the design the structural and mechanical components and assemblies of critical, cutting-edge spaceflight systems, establishing technical approaches, evaluating trade studies, and ensuring system-level integration and performance
- Delivery of high-quality models, documentation, and drawings that meet customer requirements and engineering standards
- Review and approve models and drawings of other engineers
- Perform preliminary analysis (FEA and hand calculations) to demonstrate compliance with spaceflight design standards
- Facilitate the manufacturing, assembly, and delivery of spaceflight hardware
- Serve as a primary technical interface with customer counterparts, requirement owners, suppliers, and integrated product teams to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and promote mission success.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
- BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus ten (10) years of related engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design efforts through the full product lifecycle
- Expertise in complex assemblies, hardware development, and production support.
- Applied experience using CAD modeling software (Creo, NX, SolidWorks, etc.)
- Applied experience creating engineering drawings to ASME Y14.5 (GD&T)
- Project management or other leadership experience
- Experience working on cross-discipline engineering teams
- Excellent communication skills (in both written and verbal), integration, coordination and presentation skills
Preferences:
- Working experience with spaceflight
- Applied experience using FEA modeling software (Ansys, Simcenter, etc…)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with requirement development, decomposition, documentation, and review
- Experience developing technical documentation
- Working experience with Windchill
- Working experience with product lifecycle management software
- Master of Science degree in Engineering
Essential Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
- May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
- Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
- Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
- Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
- 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 when required.
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
- Must put forward a 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.
- This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!
Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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