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Mechanical Project Engineer - (ADV000CJZ)

GeoControl Systems
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
GeoControl Systems, Inc. as a HUBZone company, is required to maintain a Federally mandated level of employees that reside (home residence) in a qualified HUBZone. ONLY applicants whose home address lies in a qualified HUBZone will be considered for this position.

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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join the team with Oceaneering, a teammate company.

The Mechanical Project Engineer Will

  • Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
  • Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
  • Perform engineering designs and evaluations for thermal vacuum space simulation testing.
  • Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards.
  • Ability to troubleshoot facility systems and or components and instruct technicians on repair solutions.
  • Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems to complete Pressure Systems Design Reviews. 5 year experience is desired.
  • 5 years of direct work with ASME B31.3 Process piping and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels is desired.
  • Prepare and present designs at various engineering design reviews.
  • Prepare work authorizing documents (WADs) required to support the installation of hardware into human in the loop vacuum/thermal vacuum chambers.
  • Apply engineering principles and techniques to create solutions to equipment, building, and infrastructure challenges.
  • Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for a wide range of facility related projects.
  • Prepare, submit & track all phases of procurement, inspection, fabrication & installation into the facility and test chambers.
  • Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers and drawing checkers to complete detailed fabrication drawings.
  • Express good leadership qualities be highly motivated, well organized, and capable of working within a closely-knit team.
  • Ability to oversee and direct technicians while performing installation or fabrication of engineering products.

Requirements

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
  • Ability to coordinate in a team environment to meet project milestone design reviews and integration
  • Maintain configuration control for all phases of project.
  • Ability to develop a design based on Concept of Operations or established requirements in a fast paced work environment.
  • Able to interpret and modify Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID).
  • Experienced in the following: MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Inventor or Creo or other similar CAD Software packages.
  • Familiar with reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) principles
  • Familiarization with Liquid Nitrogen, Helium, and Oxygen Systems
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
  • Ability to respond well to the demands of working in a Thermal Vacuum Testing environment.
  • Shift work may be required to cover Test Operations.
  • Ability to communicate, build relationships, be proactive, and work with a team.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferences
  • Presentation skills are required.

Requisition Preferences

  • Familiarization with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
  • Develop and maintain project schedules and report the status (MS Project/Smartsheet)
  • Experience with NASA’s Engineering Drawing System Manual, JPR 8500.4 is a plus

Benefits

GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.

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