Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide. Barrios fosters a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.

Exciting opportunities and partnerships molding the future of space exploration have led to the need for Mechanical Engineers at Barrios Technology supporting multiple engineering disciplines, including robotics, structures, and mechanisms. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, our team is positioned to contribute to the future of space exploration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play in a role in various commercial space endeavors with our partners that include NASA, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Lockheed Martin, and others.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineer will:

• Design the structural and mechanical components and assemblies of critical, cutting-edge spaceflight systems, applying expertise in engineering principles and techniques

• Delivery of high-quality models, documentation, and drawings that meet customer requirements and engineering standards

• Perform preliminary analysis (FEA and hand calculations) to demonstrate compliance with spaceflight design standards

• Facilitate the manufacturing, assembly, and delivery of spaceflight hardware

• Establish and lead working relationships with customer counterparts, requirement owners, and commercial teammates' key personnel to promote mission success

• Perform all other assigned duties

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus five (5) years of related engineering experience

• Mechanical design experience including complex assemblies and engineering drawings, and hardware production

• Applied experience using CAD modeling software (Creo, NX, SolidWorks, etc.)

• Applied experience creating engineering drawings to ASME Y14.5 (GD&T)

• Experience working on cross-discipline engineering teams

• Excellent communication skills (in both written and verbal), integration, coordination and presentation skills

Preferences:

• Working experience with spaceflight

• Applied experience using FEA modeling software (Ansys, Simcenter, etc…)