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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 fifteen years of related experience are required; a license or certification may also be required.
  • Experience designing parts and assemblies using 3D computer-aided design 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, is required.
  • Experience with machine shop processes and rapid prototyping, including 3D printing, is required.
  • Experience performing both structural and thermal analysis of parts and assemblies is required.
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills are required.
  • U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a U.S. government background investigation are required.
  • The selected applicant may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • The role may require lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and sufficient mobility to enter test-facility areas as needed.
  • Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is required, with the ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules for peak periods and surge requirements.
  • The role requires working in a team atmosphere and professional behavior that promotes productivity, teamwork, and cooperation.
  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk or hazard to the employee or others.
  • The role may require commuting and travel to other installations as needed.

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 that conform to applicable standards.
  • Perform dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Perform functional, structural, and thermal analyses as required.
  • Support design 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.

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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