Mechanical Engineering Analyst

Aegis Aerospace has a long legacy of developing space hardware payloads for the International Space Station and more recently for NASA's Lunar missions. We continue to expand our portfolio of projects as we are developing yet another ISS payload and hardware for a commercial space station. We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineering Analyst to join our project team in Webster, TX to design the hardware required to support these exciting projects. The successful candidate will be an experienced product development engineer responsible for designing, analyzing and testing mechanisms and structures.

This role is for a 2 Year contract with pay not to exceed 29 hours a week.
Position Overview
As a Mechanical Engineering Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity, thermal performance, and functional reliability of complex mechanical systems. You will utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and analytical methodologies to validate designs before production, identifying potential failure modes and optimizing performance.
Key Responsibilities

• Structural Analysis (Static & Dynamic): Perform detailed static structural simulations to evaluate stress, strain, and deformation under various operational loads. Execute dynamic analyses, including modal, vibration, and shock testing simulations to assess frequency response and structural resonance.
• Thermal Analysis: Conduct steady-state and transient thermal simulations to evaluate heat transfer, temperature distribution, and thermal-induced stresses in mechanical assemblies.
• Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis: Perform rigorous 1D, 2D, or 3D tolerance stack-up analyses using worst-case and statistical (RSS) methods to ensure proper fit, function, and manufacturability.
• Simulation & Optimization: Utilize FEA tools to identify weight reduction opportunities and optimize design geometry without compromising safety factors or structural performance.
• Failure Prediction: Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and provide data-driven recommendations for countermeasures and design modifications.
• Technical Reporting: Document all analysis findings, including assumptions, boundary conditions, and results, in formal technical reports for peer review and customer certification.
• Systems Integration: Interpret mechanical hardware requirement specifications from interfacing systems and analyze concept trade studies by providing mechanical expertise to evaluate design options. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, systems, and quality engineers, to ensure project success.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited university or college.
• Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of FEA software such as ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, or COMSOL Multiphysics. Experience with CAD integration (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA) is essential.
• Analytical Foundations: Deep understanding of structural mechanics, multi body thermodynamics, and material science. Demonstrated experience conducting trade studies for mechanical design optimization.
• Mathematical Proficiency: Strong skills in numerical analysis and computational thinking for complex problem-solving. Competent with basic engineering calculations for stress, thermal, and dynamic analysis.
• Communication: Ability to communicate highly technical analysis results to non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional design teams. Contribute to safety documentation as required.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support project objectives.
• Minimal travel required; occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with sound engineering judgment.
• Highly dependable, self-motivated, and accountable, with the ability to work effectively in a team or independently.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder). Must successfully complete a U.S. government background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) status.
• Proficiency in scripting/automation tools such as Python or MATLAB for data processing.
• Certified SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional (CSWP-S) and experience with SolidWorks PDM.
• Proficiency with Thermal Desktop.
• Experience designing, analyzing, and testing hardware for extreme environments (e.g., space, high-temperature, or high-vibration conditions).
• Familiarity with industry standards for mechanical design, manufacturing, and testing in aerospace or spaceflight applications.

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 www.aegisaero.com.
Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer /M/F/disability/protected veteran employer.