Commercial Spaceflight Mechanical 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? Join us at Barrios Technology – NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider – where your creativity, talent, and energy will help shape systems that enable deep space exploration and benefit people on Earth. With over four decades of experience in innovative integration solutions and as a people-focused, woman-owned small business, we support professional development and a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design CAD models, complex assemblies, and engineering drawings based on system requirements.
• Apply engineering principles to validate requirements, develop products, and integrate systems.
• Evaluate designs to ensure they meet customer satisfaction and adhere to engineering standards.
• Support cross-functional teams and foster productive working relationships with customer counterparts and key commercial partners.
• Utilize technical expertise to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and quality of engineering deliverables.
• Perform all other assigned duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution with either five (5) years of related engineering experience or, at higher levels, ten (10) years of experience.
• Applied experience using modeling software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Mechanical design expertise including the creation of CAD models, complex assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Proven experience working on cross-discipline engineering teams with excellent communication, integration, coordination, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with customers and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of engineering practices for defining, designing, developing, testing, integrating, and validating complex systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, successfully pass a government background investigation, and comply with our drug-free workplace policy.
• Ability to work in a team environment, maintain professional conduct, adjust schedules for peak periods, and handle commuting or travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience with Human Space Exploration programs.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with requirement development, decomposition, documentation, and review processes.
• Project management or other leadership experience.
• Experience developing technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of Windchill and product lifecycle management software, such as JIRA or similar tools.
• Master of Science degree in Engineering.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking space exploration projects with partners such as Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Lockheed Martin, and more.
• Being part of a people-focused organization that values professional development and a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Supportive team environment committed to employee safety and maintaining a drug-free workplace.