Description: Participates in research, development and flight acceptance or qualification testing of propulsion system and subsystem testing. Testing often involves the use of volatile and/or hazardous commodities. Primary job focus is to work as a mechanical designer to develop engineering solutions and 3D and 2D CAD representations to aid in the testing of aerospace hardware. This includes developing mechanical fixtures, mechanisms, gas and liquid plumbing , and pressurized as well as performing analysis on these to buy down risk during the implementation of their designs. Also coordinates and collaborates with the software and electrical designers in the group to ensure a complete working solution and performs system integration, checkout and validation tasks in conjunction with mechanical technicians. Must be able to interface with program customers to determine system requirements and perform mechanical functions and lead troubleshooting efforts. Plans, directs, reviews and coordinates project documentation to ensure customer, contract, and company requirements are met. Collaboratively refines requirements to ensure that the intent is met even when not explicitly stated in requirements. Prepares specifications, evaluates vendors, and analyzes data and reports. Works integrally with other mechanical, electrical, software, and engineers and technician staff and can communicate complex technical ideas to an audience with varied technical backgrounds.
Desired Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills. Laboratory experience. Experience with various instrumentation technologies for measurement of parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, acceleration, velocity, displacement, etc. under ambient as well as cryogenic conditions.