Mechanical/ Structures Engineer

Position: Mechanical/ Structures Engineer Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 873 # of Openings: 1 Mechanical / Structures Engineer Location: Kennedy Space Center, FLRemote/Telework: No – Full-time onsite support is required at Kennedy Space CenterFacility Access Requirement: Must successfully complete applicable government background screening and obtain and maintain required NASA facility and system accessWork Schedule: Full-TimePosition Summary Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical / Structures Engineer to support advanced spaceflight programs at Kennedy Space Center. The engineer will support spacecraft mechanical and structural systems across CAD modeling, engineering analysis, hardware design, integration, verification, and testing. Areas of support may include structural components, mechanisms, ground support equipment, fluid-system hardware, docking and separation systems, payloads, and other flight or ground hardware. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience with mechanical design, CAD tools, engineering drawings, analysis, manufacturing, hardware integration, or testing and will work with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the engineering lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, modify, and maintain three-dimensional CAD models, assemblies, components, and engineering drawings for mechanical and structural applications.Prepare, simplify, modify, and export CAD geometry for structural, thermal, fluid, manufacturing, and other engineering analyses.Design or support the design of mechanical components, structural hardware, mechanisms, fixtures, ground support equipment, payload-support equipment, and fluid-system hardware.Perform or support mechanical and structural analyses, including finite element analysis, stress analysis, modal analysis, fatigue evaluation, and structural-performance assessments.Evaluate mechanical designs, load paths, interfaces, materials, tolerances, and operating environments to identify potential performance or integration issues.Develop and review engineering drawings using applicable geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles and standards.Support design-for-manufacturability activities involving machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and supplier coordination.Support mechanical and structural integration, verification, qualification, and testing, including hardware preparation, test execution, and evaluation of test results.Support troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and corrective-action activities involving mechanical hardware, production issues, test failures, or reliability concerns.Review engineering requirements, designs, analyses, test data, and technical documentation to identify issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement.Support engineering activities involving spacecraft structures, mechanisms, docking or separation systems, payloads, cargo systems, fluid-system components, and related flight or ground hardware.Coordinate with manufacturing personnel, technicians, suppliers, test engineers, and other engineering organizations to support hardware fabrication, integration, and delivery.Use product lifecycle management and configuration-control systems to maintain engineering models, drawings, technical data, and design revisions.Collaborate with structural, thermal, electrical, propulsion, avionics, fluids, reliability, mission-design, and systems-engineering teams to evaluate interfaces and integrated performance.Prepare and communicate technical findings, analysis results, design recommendations, and supporting documentation.Support resolution of mechanical, structural, manufacturing, integration, and test issues throughout the engineering lifecycle.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.Three or more years of combined relevant engineering experience involving mechanical design, mechanical or structural analysis, aerospace hardware, integration, testing, reliability, or related work. Relevant internships, co-op assignments, and substantial applied engineering project experience may be considered toward this requirement.Hands-on experience using Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or an equivalent three-dimensional CAD platform.Experience creating or modifying mechanical components, assemblies, CAD models, analysis geometry, or engineering drawings.Experience preparing or interpreting engineering drawings and applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles.Experience with finite element analysis, stress analysis, modal analysis, fatigue analysis, or another mechanical or structural analysis method.Experience supporting mechanical or structural design, manufacturing, fabrication, hardware integration, testing, or production activities.Ability to evaluate technical problems, assess engineering data, and develop practical recommendations.Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, supplier, and test organizations.Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Green Card Holder and able to obtain and maintain required NASA facility and system access.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree or graduate coursework in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.Experience supporting spacecraft, launch vehicles, payloads, or other flight hardware.Experience supporting flight or ground hardware through design, fabrication, integration, qualification, testing, or operations.Proficiency with Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent CAD tools.Experience using Teamcenter, Windchill, or another product lifecycle management and configuration-control system.Experience using ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent mechanical or structural analysis software.Experience with fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, damage tolerance, material strength, or structural integrity.Experience with mechanisms, docking or separation systems, payload integration, cargo systems, or ground support equipment.Experience designing or analyzing valves, actuators, fluid-system components, pneumatic systems, cryogenic hardware, or related mechanical systems.Experience applying ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards.Experience supporting machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, or supplier-manufactured hardware.Experience with reliability engineering, FRACAS, root-cause analysis, corrective action, FMEA, or FMECA.Experience developing or reviewing engineering requirements, verification documentation, test procedures, or technical data.Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering analysis and programming tools.Working knowledge of NASA engineering standards, practices, and requirements.About Aegis Aerospace We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S. To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer /M/F/disability/protected veteran employer. Apply for this Position