Mechanical Designer III
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 27, 2026.
Mechanical Designer
Designer III
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected Design Team Member will work with Mechanical Engineers to develop and design hardware for various NASA applications. The candidate will be responsible to develop solid models and engineering drawings in accordance with NASA and industry standards. Primary work activities will include design development (CAD modeling), creating and maintaining drawings (drafting), and working with the project teams to meet objectives. Drafting activities will include detailed fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and interface/installation drawings for mechanical systems. The candidate will work on multiple projects at the same time and will be responsible for coordinating efforts to meet various project schedules. The candidate shall have strong communication skills and be proactive in identifying issues and finding solutions.
Required Skills:
- Background in Mechanical Design with strong knowledge of machining and fabrication practices
- Strong knowledge of basic design principles, drafting, and design standards like ASME Y14.5M GD&T
- Strong experience with Creo software, including large assemblies and complex drawings
- Experience using Windchill PLM software (or similar) for configuration management of models, drawings, and associated data, including drawing release and revision
- Ability to read and develop mechanical design solid models, detail, and assembly drawings
Desired Skills:
- Experience with Aerospace and Spaceflight hardware systems
- Ability to interface with engineering to obtain and implement design requirement
- Experience with SolidWorks design modeling software, including assemblies and detailed drawings
- Experience with other 2-D and 3-D software is desired (AutoCAD, NX, etc.)
- Experience with reverse engineering and 3-d laser scanning & associated data
Education/Experience:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
- Associate's degree and five (5) years of experience
- High School diploma or equivalent and ten (10) years of experience.
Other Position Requirements:
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
- Relocation Assistance
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
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