Mechanical Engineer - Design
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Job ID: 3272
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design analyze manufacture assemble and test flight hardware and ground support equipment. SDL supports a variety of missions including NASAs vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defenses aim to protect our nation on the ground in the air and in space. Our sensors satellites software systems and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions youve heard of and others that you havent. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works with a crossfunctional team uses CAD software to produce 3D models of flight hardware and ground support equipment
- Creates part fabrication and assembly drawings
- Plans and executes hardware assembly including generating assembly planning kitting hardware for the build supporting assembly activities and documenting the build in accordance with SDLs quality management system
- Laboratory prototyping assembly and testing
- Boltedjoint analysis
- Basic thermal and structural analyses
- Detailed tolerance analysis
- Communicates effectively through written reports and presentations
- A BS in applicable technical field (e.g. mechanical engineering)
- At least 2years postgraduation engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in CAD design and drafting
- Proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Understanding of structural and thermal engineering principles
- Understanding of industry specifications fabrication techniques and processes
- Experience writing technical plans and procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly with personnel of varying technical and professional backgrounds including building presentation slides
- Ability to generate plan schedule and coordinate fabrication of materials parts and assemblies through the fabrication cycle according to due dates to meet contractual requirements and program goals
- Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance
- Must be a US citizen
- Proficiency with Solid Edge software
- Experience with product lifecycle management software e.g. Teamcenter or SolidWorks PDM
- Experience designing for space environment
- Experience with mechanisms and kinematics
- Experience with composite materials
- Experience designing optical systems
- SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.
For questions assistance or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program please contact
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
