NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Mechanical Engineer II – Industrial Automation

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Provide DFX knowledge to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, serviceability, and sustainability.
  • Work well with clients and as a key member on large project teams.
  • Communicate clearly with team members, senior management, and the client throughout the project.
  • Be a positive and success-oriented individual who is familiar with the latest product development, production, and rapid-prototype methodologies.
  • Work with team members to estimate resource requirements, monitor progress and balance/reallocate as needed.
  • Strive to balance strategic planning and tactical execution.
  • Work with team members to resolve conflicts among resources and between clients and engineering teams.
  • Remain apprised of the progress of certain projects, paying particular attention to any developing problems, and participate in major problem resolutions.
  • Keep all privileged information private and confidential.
  • Be proficient in the latest version of SolidWorks CAD package.
  • Travel as-needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • Industrial automation
  • Mechanical design and DFX, particularly with respect to sheet metal, machining, weldments
  • Robotics
  • 2D drawing creation, GD&T
  • PLM
  • Tolerance analysis
  • Sustaining engineering
Benefits
  • Flexible Time Off: Benefit from our generous flexible time off policy.
  • Retirement Savings: Invest in your future with a 401(k)-retirement plan. Goddard contributes 3% of your annual salary directly into your 401(k) account—regardless of your own contributions.
  • Health Coverage: Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. Goddard contributes 80% of monthly premiums for all medical plan options.
  • Family Support: To take the time you need to welcome the newest member of your family, Goddard offer 6 weeks fully paid parental leave with support of PFML state programs.
  • Company Engagement: Engage with your colleagues through a variety of regular company and team events, including weekly social hours, Athletic Club outings, and department outings.

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Hard skills
SolidWorksmechanical designDFXindustrial automationrobotics2D drawing creationGD&TPLMtolerance analysissustaining engineering
Soft skills
communicationteamworkproblem resolutionstrategic planningtactical executionconflict resolutionclient relationsresource managementpositive attitudesuccess-oriented
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering