Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects
Location
Houston, TX
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-11
Responsibilities
- Support NASA's future space exploration activities
- Work in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutions
- Design, develop, test, analyze, and implement technical products and systems
- Perform engineering design evaluations
- Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards
- Perform dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T
- Prepare and present at various design reviews
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience designing parts and assemblies using 3D CAD modeling software
- Experience producing drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5
- Experience applying tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T
- Experience with machine shop processes and rapid prototyping (3D printing)
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- US Citizenship and ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation
