Mechanical Engineer 3/4

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies.  We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems.  Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position will be located at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in the Laboratories Department.

Fulltime employees of Sierra Lobo, are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan which includes Paid Time Off (PTO), major medical, dental, vision, life insurance, an employer-matching 401(k) savings plan, and other supplemental plans.  Relocation to Las Cruces, NM may also be available.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Engineer or Scientist sought to support design, build, and testing of hazardous test systems within the Materials Components and Testing Department.

• Conducting of hazardous liquids, gasses or cryogenic testing involving a variety of test methods, temperatures, pressures, and test configurations. 
• Preparation of detailed work instruction documents, including direction and oversight for mechanical technicians in a union environment.
• Management of pressure systems to ASME and NASA site specific requirements.  This includes designing and maintaining pressure systems to include flow, pressure, compatibility, and stress calculations to allow for safe personnel operation.
• Preparation and presentation of informal and formal briefings to the customer and internal management.
• Position could also support other Laboratory Department groups, such as Oxygen Group or Hypervelocity, depending on department workload demands.

Education level:

Engineering or Science related Bachelors degree at a minimum. Masters degree is a plus.

Experience:  

• (5+) Years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering field, or equivalent
• Project Lead experience, MS Project experience
• Hazardous Testing systems experience
• Hypergolic propellant experience
• Cryogenic media experience
• Ordinance Handler experience
• Hazard assessment skills
• Basic computational tools (Excel, MathCad, AutoCAD, etc.)