Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Flight Hardware Development)
Core
Design, test, and develop mechanical hardware components for ground and flight systems supporting NASA's human spaceflight missions, including ISS operations and astronaut health systems.
Role type
Senior IC Mechanical Engineer (Flight Hardware Development)
Builds
Flight hardware systems and ground support equipment for NASA human spaceflight programs
Domain
Aerospace / Human Spaceflight / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, hardware conceptual design, hardware detailed design, hardware assembly/fabrication, requirements generation, test support, risk mitigation, technical leadership, mentoring, configuration management
Preferred skills
Electrical working knowledge, machine shop estimation, production planning
Technologies
MS Office tools
Responsibilities
Generate and define requirements for hardware systems; perform conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design and testing; support hardware assembly, fabrication, acceptance, and qualification tests; provide design review oversight and guidance to junior engineers; mentor younger design engineers; troubleshoot hardware issues; plan and coordinate engineering phases within major projects; ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental plans; support ISO/AS9100/CMMI activities and audits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership