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Job Description Job Description Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .If selected you will:Support NASA's future space exploration activitiesWork in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutionsDesign, develop, test, analyze, and implement technical products and systemsPerform engineering design evaluationsProduce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standardsPerform dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&TPerform functional, structural and thermal analyses as requiredSupport design with hand calculations for fit, function, strength and thermal responsePrepare and present at various design reviewsProduce other design documentation as requiredPerform other reporting duties as requiredQualifications:This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering​Experience designing parts and assemblies using 3D CAD modeling softwareExperience producing drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5Experience applying tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&TExperience with machine shop processes and rapid prototyping (3D printing)Experience with both structural and thermal analysis of parts and assembliesExcellent oral, written and presentation communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Prior NASA (especially JSC) or aerospace development & manufacturing experienceFamiliarity with JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500)Familiarity with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755)Experience designing NASA flight hardware and creating drawings for NASA/JSCMechanisms or robotics design experienceExperience using PTC CREO or Pro/Engineer and related extensions such as Cabling, Piping, Sheetmetal and SimulationExperience leading technical design teams and mentoring junior engineersNASA or aerospace mechanical design experienceBenefitsCompetitive payPositive work-life balance100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability11 paid holidays annuallyGenerous PTO401k after 12 months of service with employer matchEducation assistanceRelocation assistance (if applicable)Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.