Aegis Aerospace Inc.

Overview

Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the DoD Human-Rated Space Task Order 2 contract at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The role involves the design, development, integration, testing, and verification of payload hardware throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical CAD models in accordance with established program requirements and processes
• Create engineering drawings, assembly procedures, task performance sheets, verification reports, and other project documentation
• Prepare, assemble, and integrate mechanical components and payload hardware
• Review experiment-team mechanical designs for compatibility with project and interface requirements
• Coordinate with project teams to review structural-analysis results produced by internal and external organizations
• Prepare and submit verification artifacts and supporting technical reports
• Support random vibration testing, including test configuration, setup, execution, and post-test data review
• Support project reviews, including Kickoff Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and Mission Readiness Reviews (MRRs)
• Participate in recurring project and team meetings to communicate status, identify risks, and coordinate upcoming activities
• Communicate technical results and recommendations to project managers, project leads, customers, and engineering colleagues
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of mechanical-design processes, documentation practices, and payload-integration workflows

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible to successfully complete an SSBI or equivalent government background investigation
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• 5-10 years of directly relevant mechanical-design experience
• Experience developing mechanical CAD models using SolidWorks
• Experience working with SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) or a comparable controlled engineering-data environment
• Experience applying NASA and/or DoD mechanical-design standards
• Experience creating engineering drawings using dimensioning and tolerancing practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5
• Experience developing mechanical integration and assembly procedures
• Hands-on experience supporting random vibration testing
• Experience performing bolted-joint analysis, preferably in accordance with NASA-STD-5020
• Experience designing, evaluating, or working with common spacecraft mechanisms
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve mechanical-design and integration challenges
• Ability to review technical analysis and communicate conclusions effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment where communication and coordination are essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, project leads, customers, and engineering colleagues
• Ability to establish and maintain credible, professional working relationships with customers and colleagues
• Mature professional judgment when establishing objectives, milestones, and priorities
• Motivated self-starter with the willingness to take initiative and work across multiple projects
• Reliable and dependable work habits with a commitment to meeting mission and project objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel as required in support of payload activities

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Location: Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
• Remote/Telework: No – Onsite work is required