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Oceaneering · 2 hours ago

Mechanical Design and Test Engineer – Space Systems

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. They are seeking a Mechanical Design and Test Engineer to support NASA on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science II contract, focusing on propulsion and power systems. The role involves developing design solutions, conducting extensive testing on space hardware, and maintaining high technical standards in a collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities

Support Johnson Space Center's activities on the International Space Station and space exploration
Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from the customer and develop design solutions
Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems
Design unique tests fixtures and methods for various test programs
Develop required system documentation such as procedures and hazard analyses
Maintain the high level of technical excellence for all tasks to ensure the highest quality of technical products including test setups, test operations, development setups, development operations, documentation generation, execution and close out
Perform engineering design evaluations
Perform extensive testing on space hardware
Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint
Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards
Perform dimensional fit analysis including thermal effects
Perform functional analyses, when applicable, and sizing structural analyses
Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint
Produce other required design documentation
Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Solid modeling CAD softwareDimensional fit tolerance analysisMechanical engineeringThermal analysisDesign experienceHands-on design experienceMachine shop processesExperience testing hardwareCommunication skills

Required

A BS Engineering degree from an accredited engineering school and typically a minimum of two (2) years of related experience
Must have the ability to produce drawings, perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis, including thermal effects and to support design with standard hand calculations for fit, function, and structural strength
Must have 2 - 5 years with hands on design experience
Must have a minimum of 1 - 5 years of experience using solid modeling CAD software (Creo preferred)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have working knowledge of machine shop processes and familiarization with the structural and thermal analysis process in development of hardware
Must be able to support shift work during extended test operation

Preferred

BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school with 3 – 9 years of direct engineering experience
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience testing hardware
Experience using Creo CAD software
Extensive design experience
Experience with vacuum chambers, pumps, and systems
Experience with pressures systems
Knowledge of thermal analysis
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

Benefits

Health and Wellness
Mental Health
Retirement Savings
Life and Disability
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program

Company

Oceaneering

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Oceaneering is a global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$200.54M
Key Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2025-08-14Grant· $0.54M
2023-09-20Post Ipo Debt· $200M
1978-01-17IPO

Leadership Team

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Roderick Larson
President and CEO
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Martin McDonald
Senior Vice President, Subsea Robotics
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