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Aegis Aerospace

Mechanical Engineer- CAD

Orlando, FL · On-site

Mechanical Engineer - CAD Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL Remote/Telework: Full-time on-site ... Coordinate with NASA, international, and commercial partners in support of technical assessments ...

HX5, LLC

Mechanical Design Engineer III

Brook Park, OH · On-site

Mechanical Engineer III Mechanical Design Engineer III NASA Glenn Research Center Brook Park, Ohio HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to ...

HX5 LLC

Mechanical Design Engineer III

Brook Park, OH · On-site

Mechanical Engineer III Mechanical Design Engineer III NASA Glenn Research Center Brook Park, Ohio HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to ...

Vast

Mechanical Engineer, Structures

Long Beach, CA

$86K - $122K/yr

Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5). * Familiarity with spacecraft specifications such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001. Pay Range: * Mechanical Engineer I: $86,100- $122,220

Psionic

Mechanical Engineer

Hampton, VA · On-site

Psionic, Inc. is seeking an early career Mechanical Engineer to help develop innovative ... behind NASA's groundbreaking technology and we have added industry experts to help us solve ...

Psionic, LLC

Mechanical Engineer

Hampton, VA

Psionic, Inc. is seeking an early career Mechanical Engineer to help develop innovative ... behind NASA's groundbreaking technology and we have added industry experts to help us solve ...

Psionic

Mechanical Engineer

Hampton, VA · On-site

What a Great Mechanical Engineer will be doing This role focuses on developing next-generation ... Our core team is comprised of many of the experts and engineers behind NASA's groundbreaking ...

IRPI

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Wilsonville, OR

$108K - $142K/yr

Your Mission As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be a technical anchor on active NASA and commercial space programs - the person others turn to when a problem is hard, a design needs defending ...

IRPI LLC

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Wilsonville, OR · On-site

$130 - $160/hr

Your Mission As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be a technical anchor on active NASA and commercial space programs -- the person others turn to when a problem is hard, a design needs defending ...

Created Solutions

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Crane, IN · On-site

$104K - $137K/yr

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: NSWC-Crane, IN Position Type: Full-Time Travel Requirements ... Experience in DoD or aerospace programs , including work with agencies such as DARPA, NASA, Army ...

IRPI

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Wilsonville, OR · On-site

$108K - $142K/yr

Your Mission As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be a technical anchor on active NASA and commercial space programs - the person others turn to when a problem is hard, a design needs defending ...

Created Solutions

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Crane, IN · On-site

$104K - $137K/yr

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: NSWC-Crane, IN Position Type: Full-Time Travel Requirements ... Experience in DoD or aerospace programs , including work with agencies such as DARPA, NASA, Army ...

IRPI

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Wilsonville, OR · On-site

$108K - $142K/yr

Your Mission As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be a technical anchor on active NASA and commercial space programs -- the person others turn to when a problem is hard, a design needs defending ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for mechanical engineer nasa in the United States is $102,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Mechanical Engineer at NASA designs, develops, and tests mechanical systems and components used in spacecraft, satellites, rovers, and other aerospace applications. They work on propulsion systems, thermal protection, structural components, and robotics to ensure mission success. Their role involves problem-solving, simulations, prototyping, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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To thrive as a Mechanical Engineer at NASA, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering principles, problem-solving, and a related degree such as a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering. Familiarity with technical tools such as CAD software, finite element analysis, and experience with aerospace systems or relevant certifications are often required. Strong teamwork, communication skills, and adaptability are important to collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary projects. These skills ensure successful contributions to complex missions and the ability to innovate in high-stakes, technology-driven environments.

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Mechanical Engineer- CAD

Aegis Aerospace

Orlando, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - CAD
Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
Remote/Telework: Full-time on-site support contractor position at Kennedy Space Center.
Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Position Summary
Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - CAD to support engineering activities at Kennedy Space Center. This position supports mechanical design, CAD modeling, technical assessment, and analysis coordination related to spacecraft provider designs, mechanical cargo systems, and Logistics Modules for Gateway.
The Mechanical Engineer - CAD will develop CAD models for structural, thermal, and fluid analysis and work alongside members of an integrated performance team, including thermal, electrical, mission design, and space environments experts. This role supports spacecraft providers in assessing overall design maturity and capability to fulfill mission requirements.
This full-time on-site position is based at Kennedy Space Center in Florida and supports technical insight, design evaluation, and engineering coordination for the NASA customer.
Key Responsibilities:
The candidate will:
  • Develop CAD models for structural, thermal, and fluid analysis.
  • Work alongside members of the integrated performance team, including thermal, electrical, mission design, and space environments experts, to aid spacecraft providers in assessing their overall design and capability to fulfill mission requirements.
  • Conduct independent analyses and evaluate provider designs to support design refinements and provide insight for integrated performance evaluations for the NASA customer.
  • Perform technical assessments of provider design analysis.
  • Provide insight and oversight of the design, analysis, test, manufacturing, and operation of mechanical cargo systems supporting Logistics Modules for Gateway.
  • Prepare, manipulate, defeature, and export CAD models and STP files at various resolutions to support engineering analysis needs.
  • Support stress analysis activities and model input preparation for finite element analysis tools.
  • Coordinate with NASA, international, and commercial partners in support of technical assessments and design review activities.
  • Track multiple tasks and prioritize work independently to support program needs and technical deadlines.
  • Travel as needed to other NASA centers and commercial partner facilities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS degree in Engineering from an accredited university plus three (3) to five (5) years of related engineering experience.
  • Significant experience using CAD tools to open, create, manipulate, defeature, and export air-tight CAD models or STP files at various resolutions in Siemens NX and SolidWorks.
  • Experience with stress analysis methods and model input preparation for tools such as finite element analysis software packages.
  • Structural or mechanical system design experience, including familiarity with design and analysis tools and testing methods.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and develop cooperative relationships with NASA, international, and commercial partners.
  • Ability to track multiple tasks and prioritize work independently.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience with hardware and/or operations in direct engineering experience on space vehicles is desired.
  • Proficiency or expertise in additional CAD and finite element analysis tools, including SolidWorks, Autodesk, Siemens NX, and NASTRAN, is desired.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages is desired.
  • Working knowledge and experience with NASA design and verification documentation and requirements is desired.
  • Experience working in an insight and surveillance role is desired.
  • Familiarity with NASA standards for structural analysis is desired.
  • Systems engineering experience or background, or a desire to learn systems engineering, is desired.

About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.
To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at http://www.AegisAero.com
Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer /M/F/disability/protected veteran employer.

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