Systems Engineer - In-Space Mechanisms (ADV000949) J

Aerodyne Industries - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Systems Engineer - In-Space Mechanisms at Aerodyne Industries is a key subject matter expert responsible for overseeing the engineering and management of in-space mechanisms for NASA's missions, including the International Space Station and Commercial Crew Program. This role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering support, ensuring mission success and crew safety, and interfacing with various systems and subsystems. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical information to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systems engineering and management oversight of in-space mechanisms for the International Space Station and Commercial Crew Program.
• Manage subsystems including mechanism integration, separation mechanisms, latching mechanisms, and flight crew-operated mechanisms.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering support across NASA and contractor teams throughout the flight hardware development process.
• Interface with other systems and subsystems to ensure mission success, crew safety, and overall vehicle health and performance.
• Prepare information and present as required to program technical and programmatic leadership.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred).
• 5 - 10 years of related experience in systems engineering or aerospace.
• NASA or aerospace mechanical design experience.
• Human spaceflight hardware design experience.
• Experience with mechanisms or robotics.
• Excellent communication skills (in person and in writing).
• Proficient with MS Office and Teams for virtual meetings.
• Comfortable presenting to ISS Engineering Review Board.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of NASA flight hardware requirements generation, validation, and verification processes.
• Experience in aerospace separation systems design, development, and flight certification.
• Experience in mechanical design, development, and flight certification.
• Knowledge of NASA-STD-5017 for complex mechanical and attachment systems.
• Experience with dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T.
• Experience with NASA system management insight/oversight model and approach.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Ten years of space mechanisms experience.

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).