Platform Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mission Systems Operations Contract (MSOC) at the Johnson Space Center is seeking a Hardware Engineer with exposure to, and/or knowledge in, the Computer Aided Design (CAD) area, and who is passionate about increasing their experience and knowledge in the areas of mechanical systems design for both the NASA/JSC Mission Systems critical and non-critical mechanical systems including the design and modification of space vehicle mockups and individual trainer mockups. The selected applicant will also be involved in conducting impact analysis for any engineering modifications, installations, and maintenance of space mission systems in both the test environment and production environments, conduct mechanical systems stress analysis, three-dimensional modeling, perform Human Factors engineering, as well as design and generation of required engineering drawings. The applicant will work in a team environment, and must possess good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Our ideal Platform Hardware Engineer candidate will have a strong drive to apply and continually update his/her skill base, is team oriented and with good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

Generation of technical instructions for implementation

Generate facility diagrams for hardware projects, review/edit design documents, and monitor project implementation.

Design and scale hardware components using AutoCAD and Creo

Monitor vendor installations.

Perform hardware assessments of changes that have an impact on overall mechanical systems.

Making improvements and suggestions to advance the overall Hardware Engineering processes in place.

Offering remediation and mitigation solutions based on vulnerability discoveries.

Compliance and enforcement of internal policies and procedures

Incident and Risk Management

Support system projects and new engineering initiatives

Provide Hazard Analysis and Risk Management Analysis of designs and/or modifications to space vehicle mockups and related trainers

Required Qualifications:

This position requires successful completion of a government background check to access government facilities and systems. Work cannot begin on the NASA program without a fully adjudicated security clearance. If you are not a U.S. Citizen or Green card holder, this check could take 12 to 18 months to complete.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 3 - 5 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications:

Hands on experience in AutoCAD and Creo tools.

An understanding of mechanical systems and structural principles

Good problem solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication skills

Master's degree in mechanical engineering a definite plus

Company Description:

LZT is a professional technologies services firm that employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. Join LZT, where you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of the NASA Space Program, government and commercial clients. Our company and culture are built on robust leadership and a persistent adherence to regulations, safety, quality, reliability, responsiveness, creativity and diligence.

LZT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.