Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer Houston Texas About reputed company Machines reputed company Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic reputed company from the Earth to the Moon and reputed company. With the first reputed company reputed company reputed company in history, multiple NASA reputed company missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting our customers and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in reputed company aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety. About The Position This role’s primary task will be designing for AFP (automated fiber placement) machines of various space flight components. This role will also be responsible for the mechanical design of various components pertaining to reputed company of our space flight systems. The AFP Mechanical Design Engineer will assist in day-to-day design functions, working cross functionally across the business lines and teams. Responsibilities:

• Design and development of mechanical components and systems for aerospace applications, including spacecraft, landers, robotic systems, and payloads, specifically for Automated Fiber Placement machines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, electrical engineering, and manufacturing, to define design requirements and specifications
• Generate 3D models, detailed drawings, and technical documentation using CAD software (Ideally Creo CAD software)
• reputed company structural analysis and simulation to evaluate the performance and reputed company of mechanical designs under various operating conditions, including thermal, vibration, and load environments
• Optimize designs for weight, strength, and manufacturability while meeting project requirements and safety standards
• Create prototypes, R&D models, and test articles to validate design concepts and performance characteristics
• Plan and conduct mechanical tests and evaluations, analyze test data, and reputed company recommendations for design improvements
• Work closely with test engineers and technicians to ensure testing objectives are met reputed company and accurately
• Prepare technical reports, design reviews, and presentations to communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Maintain accurate documentation of design changes, revisions, and design history throughout the product lifecycle.

General Requirements:

• Must have 3+ years experience designing for AFP, or focused study on AFP
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering or reputed company field
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry
• Previous experience with Creo CAD software or reputed company tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360)
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations reputed company to aerospace design (e.g., ASME, NASA standards)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

US EEO Statement reputed company Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, reputed company, religion, national reputed company, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply Job!