Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

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K  is seeking to fill a position as a mechanical engineer that will take on mechanical and electromechanical design tasks to assist in the development and testing of a TVAC (thermal vacuum) chamber and future lab and instrument development.

Work location: Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Greenbelt, MD

Job type: Onsite, full time

• Design mechanical and electromechanical systems in support of the development of an automated TVAC chamber.
• Collaborate with software and EGSE developer to ensure proper TVAC system performance.
• Create and maintain instrument assembly and design documentation such as assembly procedures, WOA’s, torque trackers, etc.
• Provide general MGSE design support for the SPIF lab.
• Provide hands‑on aerospace instrument assembly support as needed.
• Provide aerospace instrument testing support as needed.
• Interface with project specific mechanical teams to provide instrument and MGSE design support.

• Experience in aerospace‑related mechanical design.
• Experience in designing electromechanical systems.
• Experience using PTC Creo for mechanical design work.
• Experience in designing motion control systems and/or robotics.
• Basic experience in developing Python and MATLAB scripts.
• Basic knowledge of thermal transfer and thermal control systems.
• Experience in working in clean rooms.
• Experience in working with ESD sensitive hardware.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Teamwork skills.

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

• On‑Site work performed at GSPC Greenbelt, MD location.

$94,000.00 - $. The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&DD, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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