Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

About the Role

Barrios Technology is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in Mechanisms to join their team supporting commercial spaceflight endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanisms and electromechanical assemblies for spaceflight systems.
• Generate and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses including hand calculations, tolerance analyses, and preliminary structural and mechanism performance assessments.
• Develop and execute verification activities, including functional, environmental, and life-cycle testing of mechanism hardware.
• Support hardware procurement, manufacturing, assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and delivery.
• Collaborate with systems, structures, avionics, software, manufacturing, and test teams to integrate mechanism hardware into flight systems.
• Participate in requirements development, design reviews, and verification planning activities.
• Support customer presentations, technical reviews, and program milestones.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of mechanical system, mechanism, and electromechanical assembly design gained through academic, internship, project, or professional experience.
• Experience using CAD modeling software (e.g., Creo, NX, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Knowledge of Windchill or other PLM tools.
• Experience creating engineering drawings, bills of materials, work orders, assembly procedures, and test plans.
• Knowledge of mechanism design principles and machine elements, including motion-control systems, actuators, gears, bearings, and structural interfaces.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical system requirements, verification methods, and hardware testing.
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary engineering teams with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferences

• Experience with spaceflight systems.
• Experience with environmental testing, including vibration, thermal-vacuum, shock, or life-cycle testing.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools or motion simulation software.
• Experience using FEA modeling software (e.g., Ansys, Simcenter, etc.).
• Master's degree in engineering.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.