Structures & Mechanisms Mechanical Engineer
Houston, TX
Structures & Mechanisms Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineering work on mechanisms and mechatronics, with evenings and weekends as needed to meet project milestones. Requires 5+ years’ experience, a bachelor’s in aerospace/mechanical engineering or related field, and SOLIDWORKS, FEA, MATLAB/Simulink, and GD&T experience.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
- 5 or more years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in mechanical engineering applied to mechanisms, mechatronics in aeronautical and space, automotive or robotics engineering field.
- Strong knowledge of static & dynamics, structural analysis, fracture control, fatigue, thermal effects, materials & lubrication.
- Demonstrated product development from initial concept to manufacturing, including requirements writing, risk reduction through verification and validation strategies.
- Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer aided design tool.
- Experience with FEA software packages (Ansys, Nastran preferred) and MathWorks MATLAB & Simulink products.
- Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.
- Experience with Design for manufacturing, qualification & acceptance testing.
- Experience in functional management and mentoring.
- Background with Spaceflight hardware design & NASA standards preferred.
- Show a track record of providing efficient solutions to difficult technical challenges.
- Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field required.