Amentum
Space Exploration
MechanicalDesignEngineer-SpaceExplorationProjects
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“Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects at Amentum. Skills: Mechanical Design, Space Exploration Projects, 3D CAD modeling, Engineering drawings, Tolerance analyses, GD&T, Structural analysis, Thermal analysis. Support NASA's future space exploration activities. Work in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutions”
Industry & Context.
Analyze requirements; Develop design solutions; Perform engineering design evaluations; Perform dimensional tolerance analyses; Perform functional, structural and thermal analyses; Support design with hand calculations
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., Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time)., May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time)., Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Experience designing parts and assemblies using 3D CAD modeling software, Experience producing drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5, Experience applying tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T, Experience with machine shop processes and rapid prototyping (3D printing), Experience with both structural and thermal analysis of parts and assemblies, Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
Nice to Have
Prior NASA (especially JSC) or aerospace development & manufacturing experience, Familiarity with JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500), Familiarity with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755), Experience designing NASA flight hardware and creating drawings for NASA/JSC, Mechanisms or robotics design experience, Experience using PTC CREO or Pro/Engineer and related extensions such as Cabling, Piping, Sheetmetal and Simulation, Experience leading technical design teams and mentoring junior engineers, NASA or aerospace mechanical design experience
What You'll Do.
Support NASA's future space exploration activities
Work in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutions
and implement technical products and systems
Perform engineering design evaluations
Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards
Perform dimensional tolerance analyses
including thermal effects and GD&T
structural and thermal analyses as required
Support design with hand calculations for fit
strength and thermal response
Prepare and present at various design reviews
Produce other design documentation as required
Perform other reporting duties as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in a team environment; Teamwork and cooperation; Experience leading technical design teams and mentoring junior engineers
Communication Scope
Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills; Prepare and present at various design reviews
Full Job Description
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 - Space Exploration Projects** to join the JETSII Contract! _** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **_ The **Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects** will: * Support NASA's future space exploration activities * Work in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutions * Design, develop, test, analyze, and implement technical products and systems * Perform engineering design evaluations * Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards * Perform dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T * Perform functional, structural and thermal analyses as required * Support design with hand calculations for fit, function, strength and thermal response * Prepare and present at various design reviews * Produce other design documentation as required * Perform other reporting duties as required ****Requisition Quali
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