Fluids and Mechanical Systems Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fluids and Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If Selected You Will

• Support Johnson Space Center's activities in design, modification and review of Propellant Fluid and Mechanical Systems
• Work in a team environment to analyze designs, analysis, requirements, verifications, etc from the customer for problem resolutions and to develop design solutions
• Oversight in design, development, testing, implementation, and analysis of propellant engine products and systems
• Perform engineering designs and evaluations for various fluids and mechanical systems
• Prepare and present design recommendations at various engineering design reviews
• Apply engineering principles and techniques to create solutions to component and system designs
• Review engineering specifications and designs for a wide range of engine schematics on related engine system products
• Express good leadership qualities, be highly motivated, well organized, and capable of working within a closely-knit team
• Perform other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience in cryogenic systems and vacuum systems
• Familiarization with Liquid Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Helium, and Oxygen Systems
• Ability to visualize and work with complex fluid and mechanical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team
• Ability to coordinate in a team environment to meet project milestone design reviews and integration
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the following: MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Inventor or PTC Creo or other similar CAD Software packages
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision - Ability to communicate, build relationships, be proactive, and work with a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Support work extended hours and weekends to meet customer test schedules
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarization with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
• Understand MS Project schedules and report the status to the project manager
• Experience with NASA's Engineering Drawing System Manual, JPR 8500.4 is a plus
• Presentation skills are highly desired
• Design of fluid mechanisms interfacing between space vehicles
• Ten (10) years' experience
• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited engineering school
• Has experience with Creo
• Has experience with fluid and pressure systems
• Has experience with leak testing
• Has worked with mechanical technicians on buildup of systems
• Has experience with fluid and pressure connections and fittings
• Has experience with sending jobs to vendors for procurement
• Has experience with flight hardware handling and testing
  
  

Benefits

• 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)
  
  

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.