Design Engineering Technologist IV

The primary responsibilities of this position are to create and modify technical drawings of complex components, parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies. Individual errors will directly affect, to a moderate degree, the overall pace of novel product development, production, quality of product, and overhead costs for programs/products. More specifically, this position will support the development of softgoods products, such as Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), and mechanical/electromechanical products, such as mounting fixtures. TPS is used for rockets, in-space cargo vehicles, and human rated flight vehicles, to protect launch vehicle components and structures from the high heat resulting from launch and return. This position is in direct support of NASA, DoD, and Commercial aerospace customers and includes the development of ground prototypes, test fixtures, and operationally certified products for ground use, earth orbit, cis-lunar orbit, and lunar surface.

• Provide detailed design and drawings of softgoods, mechanical, and electromechanical systems, subsystems, and components.
• Support the development of interface drawings that define detailed features for mechanical and thermal system interfaces for the hardware and TPS being developed.
• Support the design of unique tests fixtures and their drawing creation.
• Work in a team environment that includes multi-functional groups such as Mechanical Engineers, Softgoods Designers, Electrical Engineers, Stress Analysts, Production, and Product Assurance.
• Abides by the procedures and guidelines established in accordance with OSS drafting standards, ASME Y14.5M and NASA document JPR 8500.
• Complete assignments that may be complex in nature, take appropriate action, and exercises a high degree of initiative in resolving problems and developing recommendations.
• Create engineering design layouts and assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) programs, primally CREO, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD. Generate corresponding part, patterns, assembly, and interface control drawings.
• Use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing when required or pragmatically needed.
• Check completed drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.
• Identify hardware, materials, and components by using Company procurement documentation system and engineering assistance.
• Interfaces with machine shop and softgoods personnel on part clearances, tolerances, and manufacturing/machine options, as well as inspection techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required
• Associate Degree in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) or equivalent.
• 7+ years of 3D mechanical design and drafting experience.
• Ability to perform CAD modeling and generate manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and Pro-E CREO.
• Ability to use AutoCAD for softgoods patterning.
• Experience with ASME Y14.5 drawing standards or NASA Engineering Drawing System Manual JSC JPR 8500.
• Part tolerance analysis utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of aerospace materials selection criteria, machine shop practices, and documentation.
• US Citizenship (Any Dual Citizenship requires notification).

Desired
• Experience with thermal protection systems (TPS) including fabrication documents, methods, and techniques.
• Advanced Pro-E CREO skills including Pro/Design, Pro/Assembly, Pro/Detail, and Pro/Surface.
• Familiar with NASA JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755).
• Knowledge of NASA document JPR 8500, And familiar with JSC EDCC/EDRS (Engineering document control center), including but not limited to JSC JEDI – EDPM document control software.
• Experience working in aerospace industry, DoD, or NASA, assembly, test fixtures, and integration.
• Experience with electrical/electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with multi-page electro-mechanical assembly drawings.
• Experience training and mentoring more junior designers/drafters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions
This position is considered 95% OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows:
• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place
• Work surface is stable (flat)
• Work travel is typically not needed.
• May, on occasion go to in-house and local fabrication and test facilities.
• Hybrid Work environment (3 days a week in the office or as needed by projects).

Physical Activity/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.