Mechanical Engineer - Space Systems

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Company: Oceaneering
Skills: Mechanical Engineering
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Houston, Texas, United States





Company Profile Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) is a precision engineering and manufacturing group which specializes in turn-key design, development, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and testing of extra-vehicular and intra-vehicular (EVA & IVA) tools and equipment for astronauts; including life support and environmental control systems for space; robotic systems for military, space, and biological research; and thermal protection systems for launch vehicles. We also provide specialized engineering and support services in these areas, and astronaut training in NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory. For more information please go to www.oceaneering.com and click on Products & Services, then click Space Systems (OSS). This position is located in Clear Lake, Texas. Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries. Position Summary Working under supervision of a Sr. Design Engineer or Project Engineer/Manager the Mechanical Design Engineer I or II will design, develop, test, and analyze mechanical/electromechanical hardware products and systems as well as develop related documentation for internal or external customer review. The work is in direct support of NASA/Aerospace customers and includes design/development/production of ground prototypes as well as flight certified equipment to be used in low-earth orbit, cis-lunar orbit, and on the surface of the moon. Duties & Responsibilities Detailed design of mechanical and electromechanical systems, subsystems, and components to be used in Human Spacecraft life support systems, crew accommodations, Extravehicular Tools and Crew Aids, and internal and external science platforms. Must apply engineering knowledge and principles and perform or oversee stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics analysis to achieve desired fit, form and function. Must perform or oversee part tolerance analysis utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and understand impact of thermal contraction/expansion from the surrounding thermal environment to ensure fit and function. Must have good understanding of Aerospace grade metallic and non-metallic material properties typically used for lightweight high strength design applications. Generate or support the development of interface drawings that define detailed features for fluid, mechanical, data, and electrical system interfaces to the hardware being developed. Must have the ability to present design concepts, design features, and design details in presentation format (e.g., PowerPoint) at various design gate reviews such that the audience can clearly understand how the performance requirements were incorporated into the design, the design is producible and affordable, and is or can be verified as meeting the requirement set. Must be able to work in a team environment that includes multi-functional groups such as Design/Drafting, Analysis, Production, Quality Assurance, Health and Safety, Project/Program management, Accounting/Finance. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications Required: BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 0-6 years direct experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills. US Citizenship required Requisition Preferences: Ability to perform CAD modeling and generate manufacturing drawings using Solid Works or Pro-E Creo. Experience with ASME Y14.5 drawing standards and/or NASA Engineering Drawing System Manual JSC JPR 8500. Familiarization with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755). Experience with Spacecraft Life Support technologies such as human breathing gas systems, CO2 removal systems, humidity and temperature control systems and potable water processing systems or: Experience with NASA EVA Tools and Crew Aids; or Experience with Spacesuit and associated Ground Support Equipment design and Interfaces with host Spacecraft Experience using LabVIEW Equal Opportunity Employer 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.




Oceaneering pushes the frontiers of deep water, space and motion entertainment environments to execute with new, leading-edge connections to solve tomorrow’s challenges, today.
 
As the trusted subsea connection specialist, our experience combined with the depth and breadth of our portfolio of technologies allows us to engineer solutions for the most complex subsea challenges. From routine to extreme, our integrated products, services, and innovative solutions safely de-risk operational systems, increase reliability, and enable a lower total cost of ownership.
 
We are connecting what’s needed with what’s next as the world’s largest ROV operator and the leading ROV provider to the oil and gas industry with over 300 systems operating worldwide. With our safety-focused and innovative approach, we responsively and decisively react to subsea challenges while providing solutions swiftly and efficiently.

 



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Published On 12-11-2022