Mechanical Engineer IV

Location: Pasadena, CA 91109

Full/Part-time: Full Time

Duration: 6 months or longer

Work schedule: 9/80 - 1st shift - Telework eligible multiple days per week

Citizenship: US Citizen

Travel: Domestic

Summary:

SSAI Seeks a Mechanical Engineer IV to support work at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, (JPL) National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (NASA) in Pasadena, CA. The Mechanical Engineer IV supports the Spacecraft Engineering Design group at JPL, which engages in the engineering and design of advanced spacecraft and robotic mechanisms for exploration of the solar system.

This position's responsibilities consists of performing as a Design Engineer for JPL on a spacecraft, instrument or robotic project; creating complex CAD models, assemblies and engineering drawings; working with world class engineers and participate on teams in a highly collaborative environment; developing and running configuration trades on the mechanical system of a spacecraft project; interfacing with space science experts, analysts, manufacturing engineers, and project staff; and performing conceptual spacecraft design for feasibility and cost estimates of future missions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience and knowledge in the following areas:
  • Mechanical design of spacecraft primary and secondary structures and mechanisms.
  • Engineering CAD (Computer-Aided Design) tools such as Siemens NX, CATIA or Creo.
  • Creating engineering drawings using the ASME Y14.100-2017 standard.
  • Creating detail drawings, assembly drawings, interface drawings and source control drawings.
  • Knowledge of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) using ASME Y14.5-2009 is a must.
  • Application of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in solving mechanical engineering problems.
  • Adept at performing trade studies and developing conceptual configurations.
  • Aerospace fabrication processes.
  • Aerospace material selection.
  • PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools such as Teamcenter.

Desired Qualifications

• NX version 2312 or higher CAD modeling and drawing production skills
• Teamcenter version 14 or higher PLM data storage usage for product development

About our client:

Our client is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. JPL manages many of NASA's robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and our universe.

This client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with medical or religious reasons and are unable to obtain a vaccine.

About SSAI:

As a leading provider of support services for more than 45 years, our expert professionals share a commitment to providing solutions for the unique needs of each client.

Benefits: We offer paid time off, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision.

*At a minimum, a 7-year background check, education verification, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; have mobility; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may work in a normal office environment or lab setting depending on project requirements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.