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Overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer (GSE) position in Pasadena, CA involves generating 3-D design models and drawings for spacecraft and ground support equipment. This role requires collaboration with various engineering teams and the ability to manage tasks effectively within a contract duration of 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3-D design models and drawings for spacecraft and instrument electronics subsystem and ground support equipment (GSE).
• Define tasks and acquire resources to complete tasks on time and on budget.
• Participate in a collaborative environment to design and develop support equipment for project and research applications.
• Prepare for technical design and manufacturing status review presentations and close the reviews action items.
• Lead and present design and analyses reviews.
• Interface with engineers, designers, analysts, machine shop, Quality Assurance and project staff.
• Plan and write work instructions to fabricate and assemble electronic packaging and cable harnesses.
• Work independently and under the direction of the group supervisor, project management, technical leads, and proposal managers as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related experience; Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; PhD with 0 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge in Computer Aided Design (CAD) using tools such as Unigraphics NX and/or SolidWorks.
• Broad knowledge and experience in design of printed wiring boards, design of mechanical chassis, manufacturing and assembly of printed wiring boards and cable harnesses.
• Broad understanding and wide application of principles, theories, concepts and techniques in mechanical design.
• Ability to solve packaging engineering mechanical design problems, perform trade studies, develop design requirements, create piece part and mechanical assembly designs, coordinate fabrication assembly, and qualification of hardware.
• Knowledge of Standards for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5.
• Able to be flexible in handling work assignments.
• Able to work in a team environment and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

• Position is onsite in Pasadena, CA.
• Length of contract is 12 months.
• POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED.