Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Description – Mechanical Project Engineer (ADV
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We need your talent to help us achieve great things inspiring people globally, working with human space exploration and supporting NASA’s deep‑space missions.

• Analyze customer requirements and develop mechanical design solutions.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems, including thermal vacuum space simulation testing.
• Produce engineering drawings that conform to JPR‑8500 and other applicable standards.
• Trouble‑shoot facility systems and instruct technicians on repair solutions.
• Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems to complete Pressure Systems Design Reviews.
• Prepare and present designs at engineering design reviews and create engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for facility projects.
• Prepare, submit, and track all phases of procurement, inspection, fabrication, and installation into test chambers.
• Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers, and drawing checkers to complete detailed fabrication drawings.
• Maintain configuration control for all project phases and oversee technicians during installation or fabrication.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 2–5 years of related mechanical design experience.
• Strong mechanical systems design experience and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with ASME B31.3 Process piping and ASME boiler and pressure vessels.
• Knowledge of JPR‑8500 and NASA drawing system manual is a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, or similar).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Experience working in a thermal vacuum testing environment and shift work flexibility.

• Familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and reporting status (MS Project or Smartsheet).
• Experience with NASA’s Engineering Drawing System Manual, JPR‑8500.4.
• Knowledge of reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) principles.
• Familiarity with Liquid Nitrogen, Helium, and Oxygen systems.

• Career growth opportunities and professional development.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast and lunch).
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required, and a U.S. government background investigation must be completed.