Mechanical Designer with Security Clearance

Aegis Aerospace has a long legacy of developing space hardware payloads for the International Space Station and more recently for NASA's Lunar missions. We continue to expand our portfolio of projects as we are developing yet another ISS payload and hardware for a commercial space station. We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer to join our project team in Webster, TX to design the hardware required to support these exciting projects. The successful candidate will be an experienced CAD Designer responsible for designing and partnering with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to resolve design-related issues and support the build, testing and integration of Flight Hardware. . This role is for a 2 Year contract with pay not to exceed 29 hours a week. Key Responsibilities The Mechanical Designer will be responsible for:

• Designing of mechanical components and complex assemblies using SolidWorks and established company tools, processes and procedures.
• Optimizing designs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness by applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles, ensuring seamless transitions from concept to production.
• Preparing, reviewing, and releasing of 2-D drawings, utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GT&T) to ensure technical accuracy, functional integrity and compliance with project schedules.
• Managing the complete engineering change lifecycle, including the generation and processing of Engineering Change Notices (ECN) to document modifications and maintain version control by utilizing SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management) for secure file storage, revision control, and workflow management, ensuring all team members have access to the latest design iterations.
• Performing receiving inspection of fabricated hardware to ensure compliance with specifications and drawings.
• Contributing to test procedures to verify mechanical hardware compliance with specifications and drawings.
• Supporting engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and testing of mechanical hardware to meet project milestones and quality standards.
• Contributing to safety documentation and presentations to safety review boards as required.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including electrical, systems, and quality engineers, to ensure project success.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support project objectives.
• Minimal travel required; occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet project deadlines. Minimum Qualifications
• 5 Years proficiency in solid modeling CAD software, for designing mechanical structures, mechanisms, or assemblies.
• 3 Years proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling, Assemblies, and 2-D Drafting) and SolidWorks PDM for data and workflow management.
• Proven experience designing for various manufacturing processes, such as milling, turning and fabrication.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T and its application in industrial production environments.
• Experience in formal change management processes, configuration management and maintaining Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with sound engineering judgment.
• Highly dependable, self-motivated, and accountable, with the ability to work effectively in a team or independently.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder). Must successfully complete a U.S. government background check. Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university. Consideration will be given to candidates with relevant experience but no accredited degree.
• Experience designing, procuring, manufacturing, and testing hardware for extreme environments (e.g., space, high-temperature, or high-vibration conditions).
• At least five years of mechanical designing experience in product development for spaceflight, aerospace, or other high-reliability, high-specification equipment.
• Familiarity with industry standards for mechanical design, manufacturing, and testing in aerospace or spaceflight applications.
• Certified SOLIDWORKS Design Professional (CSWP) or Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert certification holder. About Aegis Aerospace We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S. To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at www.aegisaero.com. Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer /M/F/disability/protected veteran employer.