Early Career NASA Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a highly talented and enthusiastic recent engineering graduate to join our dedicated team at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This pivotal role offers immediate engagement with projects supporting the Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) and ARGOS Advanced Extravehicular Activity (EVA) eXploration Systems (AX3S).

You will contribute to the design, development, and operational support of ARGOS and AX3S, state-of-the-art facilities that simulate reduced gravity environments. Here, astronauts and robotic systems are offloaded from Earth's gravity in a specialized gimbal, enabling critical engineering analysis, astronaut trials, and comprehensive training for operations in Lunar, Martian, or microgravity environments. Your work will directly involve support in the development of advanced gimbal systems for both ARGOS and AX3S, pioneering next-generation life support technologies, and providing essential ARGOS operational support. This is an unparalleled chance to contribute to the foundational technologies propelling NASA’s deep-space exploration initiatives and humanity’s return to the Moon and Mars.

This position requires a self-motivated, capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must have strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise. Finally, the most qualified candidate will be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner, must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program, and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated projects.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, integrate, and test the Breathable Air System of ARGOS and AX3S.Design, develop, integrate, and test Gimbals utilized in both ARGOS and AX3S.Support ARGOS and AX3S Operations.Design and develop mechanisms and structural elements.Integrate, test, and assemble hardware.Create, verify, validate, and analyze mechanical drawings.Create documentation of the ARGOS and AX3S systems and subsystems.

Qualifications:

Required: 

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to USG Facilities.B.S. in Mechanical Engineering preferred, or related field of study.Experience in all phases of the engineering design process (including concept brainstorming, requirements definition, prototyping, detailed design, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, and validation).Experience with Software.Familiarity with basic design for manufacturing principles.Experience with structural design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), mechanisms, motor sizing, and gearing.Experience with sensor integration.Experience with static and dynamics engineering analysis.Experience with material properties and standards.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision. Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic. Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills.

Desired:

Experience with PTC Creo.Experience with fluid mechanics with focus on pressurized air systems.Passed F.E. ExamExperience with the Project Management and Design cycle processes, e.g., PDR, CDR.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$63,800 - 127,500 USD

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.