Own entire hardware lifecycle for a variety of moving mechanical assemblies and structures.
Develop and validate system requirements.
Support configuration development, proposal efforts, and trade studies.
Manage complex assemblies through vendor selection, hardware procurement and integration.
Perform first-order strength and sizing calculations for your responsible mechanisms.
Generate CAD, complex mechanical drawings with tolerance analysis using GD&T, and write component specifications for vendor procurement.
Define qualification and acceptance test plans and procedures based on compliance with NASA, Space Force, or other relevant launch jurisdiction standards.
Collaborate with team to develop and improve processes related to above responsibilities.

Required B.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical
3+ years demonstrated professional experience in aerospace or related mechanical engineering field
Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software (Siemens NX preferable)
Ability to effectively work in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance and insight
Experience with industry FEA/FEM tools like Nastran, ANSYS, FEMAP, etc.
Experience designing and analyzing composite and metallic structures for vibration environments.
Excellent understanding of first principles from variety of engineering disciplines (mechanical, structural dynamics, materials, fluids/thermodynamics, electrical)
Drive for independent learning and keeping up to date on latest industry standards.
Desired M.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and/or 5+ years of relevant experience
Working knowledge of composite manufacturing methods, material selection, and testing.
Experience developing physical tests to validate analysis and evaluate assumptions
Familiarity with aerospace standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Shigleys, etc)
Previous experience in launch vehicle or spacecraft mechanisms.
Working knowledge of at least one computer/scripting language at the professional or hobbyist level.
Familiarity with NASA General Environmental Verification Standard (GEVS) for GSFC Flight Programs and Projects

Launch Vehicle Mechanisms Engineer II

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