Structural Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

Develop Creo CAD models and fabrication drawings for NASA’s Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) in support of the International Space Station (ISS) and future exploration vehicles. Candidate must be accustomed to working aggressive schedules to meet all conceptual, testing, and flight hardware delivery dates. A background in structural fluid system designs; including concepts derived from various load cases, strong statics and structural analysis experience is highly recommended. Project role will require working as part of an integrated product team with other contractors as well as NASA Civil Servants from various organizations and disciplines.

Duties:

• Work with a team of engineers and structural analysts to release engineering and manufacture flight hardware.
• Develop detailed fabrication and assembly drawings and provide fabrication support to manufacturing personnel.  
• Participate in task meetings and conferences as requested.  
• Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from NASA.  
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and Amentum management as needed.

This position will work to an aggressive delivery schedule and may require the candidate to occasionally work overtime to meet schedule deadlines.    

Essential Functions

Work Environment: 

Office and laboratory environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and other facilities (10%). 

Equipment and Machines: 

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance: 

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required. This position will work to an aggressive delivery schedule and may require the candidate to occasionally work overtime to meet schedule deadlines.    

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. 

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited institution preferred. Typically, educational requirement is a BS with at least 5 years of experience or a master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience. 

The following skills are required:

• Proficiency in Creo/Pro-Engineer 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M-1994) and experience applying GD&T to fully dimensioned production drawings. 
• General knowledge and application of Statics and Dynamics 

The following skills are highly desired:

• Familiarity with handling CAD (Creo - additional NX knowledge is a plus) and drawing Configuration management processes.
  
• Working knowledge of typical mechanical design material selections.
  
• General understanding of manufacturability and design fabrication practices for flight hardware.
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills to better support the customer during design presentations and status meetings.  

Benefits

Qualis Corporation is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

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