Mechanical Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Mountain View, CA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience.
- M.S. degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
- Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network.
- Current U. S. Citizenship required.
Nice to have
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
- Professional Engineering Licensure
- Multidisciplinary experience maintaining mechanical facility (hydraulic and pneumatic power, compressors, pumps, etc.), electrical (motors, generators), and control systems (PLC, instrumentation) is h
Full description
Overview
Job Title: Mid-Career Mechanical Engineer
Location: Moffett Field, CA
Job Family Code: O - Engineering
Function/Branch: Engineering/NFAC
Directorate: Test Operations
Position Type: Regular, Full-time
Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: H07 (OC0717) – H08 (OC0815)
Salary Range: H07: $109,000 - $145,000; H08: $134,000 - $179,000/ per year
Overview
Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer supporting TOS II, at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) in Moffett Field, CA. The Mechanical Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the construction efforts by providing technical support to craft and supervision as well as helping to satisfy quality requirements on the project. Also, initiating action when necessary to ensure the project is being built as specified in the scope of work.
Open to internal and external candidates. Job Summary
Under the guidance and direction of an experienced engineer the successful candidate will evaluate, select, and apply standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to support wind tunnel testing, facility operations and maintenance at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) and perform the duties listed below.
Job Duties:
The responsibilities outlined below are representative of the primary duties of this role but are not an exhaustive list. The NFAC provides a highly dynamic and collaborative environment, and the successful candidate will be expected to be adaptable and take on other duties as necessary to meet evolving operational needs.
- Perform work, generally within mechanical engineering, which involves the preparation, interpretation, or review of calculations, specifications, plans, investigations, surveys, structures, systems, or equipment.
- Lead the mechanical design of wind tunnel model components and interface hardware and develop comprehensive design drawing packages utilizing SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Perform and review detailed hand calculations, structural analyses, and stress reports to ensure the static and dynamic stability of all components under test conditions.
- Assume engineering ownership of assigned facility mechanical systems (such as hydraulic and pneumatic power, compressors, and pumps) and lead related projects through their entire lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and close-out