Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Primary Job Functions:

Create control/power equipment panel layout drawings and control/power enclosure assembly drawings using 3D modeling software

Select or design enclosures to be used to house electrical systems and create a bill of materials

Design mounting brackets for antennas, cameras and instrumentation

Design how electrical and mechanical equipment is mounted within the capsule

Create purchase requisitions for mechanical hardware and work with machine shops to fabricate custom parts

Skills and requirements:

Experience with CAD and CAE 3D modeling software (Solidworks or OnShape preferred)

Subject matter expert in sensors and instrumentation integration

Experience in selecting materials and coatings that account for corrosion, vibration, pressure and temperature

Hands on skills and ability to provide directions to technicians to build, test, and troubleshoot prototype systems

Expertise in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience with product validation: shock, vibration, and environmental testing

Analyze product/system requirements to create mechanical architecture

Define mechanical subsystem and components requirements

Own product level and main sub-systems assembly drawings and procedures

Lead detailed design of all mechanical components.

Provide expertise and guidance in analysis of new complex designs using CAE (structural, dynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow)

Approve all mechanical subsystem and components design documentation (drawings, materials specification, etc)

Perform root-cause analysis of failure modes, interpretation of unexpected test results and conflicting data to formulate hypothesis and drive solutions

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Not required if experience is in excess of 10 years

Experience with space rated systems is a plus

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