Mechanical Design and Testing Engineer

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. Jacobs is 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 and Testing Engineer to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company!

The Mechanical Design and Test Engineer will:

Support Johnson Space Center's activities on the International Space Station and space exploration
Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from the customer and develop design solutions
Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems
Design unique tests fixtures and methods for various test programs
Develop required system documentation such as procedures and hazard analyses
Maintain a high level of technical excellence for all tasks to ensure the highest quality of technical products including test setups, test operations, development setups, development operations, documentation generation, execution and closeout
Perform engineering design evaluations
Perform extensive testing on space hardware
Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint
Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards
Perform dimensional fit analysis including thermal effects
Perform functional analyses, when applicable, and sizing structural analyses
Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint
Produce other required design documentation
Gathering and documenting test requirements
Authorizing test preparation plan that includes requirements, cost, and schedule
Overseeing test preparation with test facility engineering
Leading fuel cell test operations
Reviewing and presenting test data to the fuel cell test team.
Identifying potential safety risks and over-see implementation of hazard mitigation.
Identifying technical risks and oversee implementation of mitigation.
Participate in fuel test planning and technical review meetings within JSC and with other NASA centers.
Understand fuel cell membrane electrode assembly fabrication and in situ electrochemical diagnostics.
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school
Must have the ability to produce drawings, perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis, including thermal effects, and support design with standard hand calculations for fit, function, and structural strength
Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience using solid modeling CAD software
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have a working knowledge of machine shop processes and familiarization with the structural and thermal analysis process in the development of hardware
Must have experience with pressure, thermal, vacuum systems
Must have knowledge of fluid, pneumatic, and hydrostatic systems
Must have knowledge of fluid systems and components. This includes basic fluid component types and functions as well as the operation of gaseous oxygen and hydrogen systems

Requisition Preferences:

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience designing and testing hardware
Knowledgeable in high-pressure mechanical systems and fuel cells
Project management experience

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

See What We Do

Jacobs Aerospace Solutions Overview

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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position .
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

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.

Other Essential Functions

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.