Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer - Lunar Gateway you will:
- Support Johnson Space Center's activities on the Lunar Orbital Platform - Gateway.
- Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from the customer and develop design solutions.
- Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.
- Perform engineering design evaluations.
- Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards.
- Perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis including thermal effects.
- Perform functional analyses, when applicable, and sizing structural analyses.
- Produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5 as well as support design with standard hand calculations for fit, function
and structural strength.
- Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.
- Produce other required design documentation.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications - 
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
- BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and ten (10) years of direct engineering experience, or
a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and eight (8) years of direct engineering experience, or Ph.D. and
four (4) years of direct engineering experience.
- Must have the ability to produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5, perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis
including thermal effects and to support design with standard hand calculations for fit, function, and structural strength.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience designing flight hardware and creating drawings for NASA/JSC PER JSC Engineering
Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500).
- Familiar with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755).
Minimum of 5 years of experience using solid modeling CAD software including 3 years’ experience using PTC CREO or
Pro Engineering.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have working knowledge of machine shop processes.
- Must be familiar with the structural and thermal analysis process in development of hardware.
Preferences:
- BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Prior experience developing dust-tolerant hardware and systems.

- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Comprehensive Benefit Package (medical, dental & vision)
- 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Much, much more!
Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs (5%
of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and
adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
Other Essential Functions
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and
promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a
safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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