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Overview

This is a contract opportunity for 4-6 months with the possibility of extensions, supporting NASA Johnson Space Center design and drafting activities using SolidWorks CAD Software.

Responsibilities

  • Support NASA Johnson Space Center design and drafting activities using SolidWorks CAD Software.
  • Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to interpret requirements and develop compliant design and drawing solutions.
  • Contribute to the design, development, and analysis of technical systems and components.
  • Produce engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 and applicable NASA/JSC standards.
  • Prepare documentation and present design work during formal design reviews.
  • Participate in project meetings and generate required reports.
  • Create and maintain all CAD files and design documentation within the CAD Data Management System.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a HS Diploma or its equivalent.
  • Must have the ability to produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5.
  • Must have experience of mechanical designs, technical products and systems.
  • Must have CAD design experience using SolidWorks.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient with MS office Products (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

Benefits

  • None mentioned.

Additional Information

  • None mentioned.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 88 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

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Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

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