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The Mechanical Engineer will develop payload and subsystem CAD models, perform engineering analysis, create drawings and technical documentation, support payload integration, and participate in environmental testing.\nThe selected candidate will support multiple projects and coordinate with engineers, program management, NASA counterparts, DoD customers, and experiment teams to accomplish project objectives. The role also contributes to design-review products, verification documentation, review of analysis results, and effective communication of technical findings to project stakeholders.\nKey Responsibilities\nThe candidate will:\nDevelop mechanical CAD models in accordance with established program requirements and processes\nCreate engineering drawings, assembly procedures, task performance sheets, verification reports, and other project documentation\nPrepare, assemble, and integrate mechanical components and payload hardware\nReview experiment-team mechanical designs for compatibility with project and interface requirements\nCoordinate with project teams to review structural-analysis results produced by internal and external organizations\nPrepare and submit verification artifacts and supporting technical reports\nSupport random vibration testing, including test configuration, setup, execution, and post-test data review\nSupport project reviews, including Kickoff Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and Mission Readiness Reviews (MRRs)\nParticipate in recurring project and team meetings to communicate status, identify risks, and coordinate upcoming activities\nCommunicate technical results and recommendations to project managers, project leads, customers, and engineering colleagues\nContribute to the continuous improvement of mechanical-design processes, documentation practices, and payload-integration workflows\nMinimum Qualifications\nMust be a U.S. Citizen\nMust be eligible to successfully complete an SSBI or equivalent government background investigation, as required\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline\nMust have 5-10 years of directly relevant mechanical-design experience\nExperience developing mechanical CAD models using SolidWorks\nExperience working with SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) or a comparable controlled engineering-data environment\nExperience applying NASA and/or DoD mechanical-design standards\nExperience creating engineering drawings using dimensioning and tolerancing practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5\nExperience developing mechanical integration and assembly procedures\nHands-on experience supporting random vibration testing\nExperience performing bolted-joint analysis, preferably in accordance with NASA-STD-5020\nExperience designing, evaluating, or working with common spacecraft mechanisms\nDemonstrated technical problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve mechanical-design and integration challenges\nAbility to review technical analysis and communicate conclusions effectively\nAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment where communication and coordination are essential\nAbility to communicate effectively with project managers, project leads, customers, and engineering colleagues\nAbility to establish and maintain credible, professional working relationships with customers and colleagues\nMature professional judgment when establishing objectives, milestones, and priorities\nMotivated self-starter with the willingness to take initiative and work across multiple projects\nReliable and dependable work habits with a commitment to meeting mission and project objectives\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to travel as required in support of payload activities\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience supporting government contracts\nExperience performing mechanical design for International Space Station payloads, spacecraft payloads, or satellite missions\nExperience using SolidWorks analysis tools and/or NASTRAN/PATRAN analysis software\nExperience with spacecraft or payload integration\nExperience supporting environmental test campaigns, including vibration, thermal-vacuum, and EMI/EMC testing\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat\nCompensation\n$85,000-$105,000 annually\nThe salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, contractual requirements, and market conditions.\nBenefits\nAegis Aerospace offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nEmployer-paid and voluntary life insurance\nShort-term and long-term disability coverage\n401(k) retirement plan\nPaid time off and company holidays\nEmployee assistance program\nEducation or professional-development assistance\nAdditional voluntary benefits\nBenefits eligibility and specific plan provisions are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies.\nAbout Aegis Aerospace\nWe 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. 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