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Barrios

Aerospace engineering and mission operations contractor

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and five years of related experience are required; a license or certification may be required.
  • Experience designing parts and assemblies using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling software is required.
  • Experience producing drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5 is required.
  • Experience applying tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), is required.
  • Experience with machine shop processes and rapid prototyping, including 3D printing, is required.
  • Experience with both structural and thermal analysis of parts and assemblies is required.
  • Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills are required.
  • U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a U.S. government background investigation are required.
  • Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and may be subject to a government security investigation.
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods, lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and enter test facility areas as needed.
  • Must maintain regular attendance and be able to work outside the normal schedule or adjust schedules during peak periods and surges.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment and maintain professional behavior and appropriate grooming and dress that do not create a safety risk.

Responsibilities

  • Support NASA's future space exploration activities.
  • Work in a team environment to analyze requirements and develop design solutions.
  • Design, develop, test, analyze, and implement technical products and systems.
  • Perform engineering design evaluations.
  • Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards.
  • Perform dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T.
  • Perform functional, structural, and thermal analyses as required.
  • Support designs with hand calculations for fit, function, strength, and thermal response.
  • Prepare and present at design reviews.
  • Produce other design documentation as required.
  • Perform other reporting duties as required.
  • Travel to other installations as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior NASA, especially Johnson Space Center, or aerospace development and manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the Johnson Space Center Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500) is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Johnson Space Center Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755) is preferred.
  • Experience designing NASA flight hardware and creating drawings for NASA or Johnson Space Center is preferred.
  • Mechanisms or robotics design experience is preferred.
  • Experience using PTC Creo or Pro/Engineer and related extensions such as Cabling, Piping, Sheetmetal, and Simulation is preferred.
  • Experience leading technical design teams and mentoring junior engineers is preferred.
  • NASA or aerospace mechanical design experience is preferred.

About the Company

Barrios

Aerospace engineering and mission operations contractor

Barrios Technology provides mission-critical engineering and technology services for the aerospace sector, serving primarily as a NASA prime contractor. Its work covers the full mission lifecycle, including planning, payload integration, real-time flight operations, and post-flight analysis, with capabilities in systems engineering, software, program management, and data analytics for programs like the ISS, Orion, and Artemis. It differentiates itself as a long-standing, woman-owned small business with deep NASA ties and end-to-end mission support, backed by ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality certifications. Its goal is to deliver reliable, long-term mission support for government and commercial space initiatives while upholding high performance and quality standards.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1980

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