Mechanical Design and Test Engineer

Position Overview

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a diverse team to make a difference? We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help achieve great things that inspire people around the globe. Join us as a Mechanical Design and Test Engineer on our JETS II contract team, where you will envision, shape, and deliver systems that not only enable deep space exploration for NASA but also benefit people here on Earth.

Mclaurin is a unique organization that combines the best features of research and industry to foster innovation. We strongly support research, publication, and engagement with the academic community, encouraging our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their disciplines.

Location: NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX

Key Responsibilities

• Support Johnson Space Center's activities on the International Space Station and space exploration.
• Work in a team environment to analyze customer requirements and develop design solutions.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
• Design unique test 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, ensuring quality in test setups, operations, documentation, and overall execution.
• Perform engineering design evaluations and 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, functional analyses, and sizing structural analyses.
• Produce other required design documentation and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Experience Required: 2-5 years in the field or a related area.
• Ability to produce drawings, perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis (including thermal effects), and support design with standard hand calculations.
• 2-5 years of hands-on design experience.
• 1-5 years of experience using solid modeling CAD software (Creo preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of machine shop processes and familiarity with the structural and thermal analysis processes in hardware development.
• Ability to support shift work during extended test operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school with 3-9 years of direct engineering experience.
• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience testing hardware.
• Experience using Creo CAD software.
• Extensive design experience.
• Experience with vacuum chambers, pumps, and systems.
• Experience with pressure systems.
• Knowledge of thermal analysis.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)