Mechanical Design Chief Engineer, Space Exploration Applications

PAE/Amentum

Houston, Texas, United States
Not specified; range provided as en4-ess category;...
Onsite
10-15 years engineering experience
Nasa jsc mechanical flight hardware
Ptc creo or solidworks cad software
This role involves direct technical oversight of approximately 100 people involved in mechanical system development for NASA's deep space exploration pursuits

Job Summary

  • This role involves direct technical oversight of approximately 100 people involved in mechanical system development for NASA's deep space exploration pursuits.
  • Candidates must possess extensive experience with NASA/JSC mechanical flight intravehicular and extravehicular hardware development processes.
  • The position offers a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, along with comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

This role involves direct technical oversight of approximately 100 people involved in mechanical system development for NASA's deep space exploration pursuits.

Salary

Not specified; Range provided as EN4-ESS category; Benefits include 401(k) matching and educational reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10-15 years engineering experience
  • NASA JSC mechanical flight hardware
  • PTC CREO or Solidworks CAD software
  • ASME Y14.5 dimensioning standards
  • Tolerance stack up analysis
  • Team management of 100+ engineers

Nice-to-have

  • FEA simulation tools experience
  • Model Based Design methods
  • JSC Engineering Drawing System knowledge
  • EMI/EMC design familiarity
  • Add-on CREO Tools proficiency
  • Passion for deep space exploration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • Minimum 5 years NASA/JSC mechanical flight hardware experience
  • Proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
  • Proficiency in MS Project and Excel
  • Experience with ASME Y14.100 standards

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or US Permanent Residency

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