Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Houston, United States Mclaurin Aerospace Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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 Systems Engineer - In-space Mechanisms to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

* We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. *

If selected you will:

  • Conduct systems engineering and management oversight of in-space mechanisms for both the International Space Station and Commercial Crew Program. This includes subsystem management of:
    • Mechanism integration
    • Separation mechanisms
    • Latching mechanisms
    • Flight crew operated mechanisms
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering support across NASA and contractor teams throughout the flight hardware development process.
  • Interface with other systems and subsystems to ensure mission success, crew safety, and overall vehicle health and performance
  • Prepare information and present as required to program technical and programmatic leadership
  • Small amount of travel may be necessary
  • 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.

  • Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience.
  • NASA or aerospace mechanical design experience
  • Human spaceflight hardware design experience
  • Mechanisms or robotics experience required
  • Excellent communication skills (in person and in writing)
  • Proficient with MS Office and Teams (for virtual meetings)
  • Comfortable presenting to ISS Engineering Review Board

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS degree in engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred) and at least 5 years of experience
  • Knowledge of and experience with the NASA flight hardware requirements generation, validation and verification processes
  • Experience in aerospace separation systems design, development, and flight certification
  • Experience in mechanical design, development, and flight certification
  • Knowledge of and experience with the interpretation and application of NASA-STD-5017 to complex mechanical and attachment systems
  • Knowledge of and experience with the NASA approach to fault tolerance and design risk mitigation
  • Knowledge of and experience performing dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T
  • Experience with the NASA system management insight/oversight model and approach
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Ten years of space mechanisms experience

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.



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