Aerospace Engineer

Webster, TX

Part-Time Contract Position

This role is a 2 year contract with pay not to exceed 29 hours a week.

As an Aerospace Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical hardware systems for high-reliability aerospace and spaceflight applications, ensuring mission-critical performance under extreme conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Translate system-level requirements into detailed mechanical hardware specifications

• Develop and manage mechanical system requirements in collaboration with stakeholders

• Conduct conceptual trade studies to evaluate and optimize mechanical designs

• Plan and execute verification and validation (V&V) activities to ensure compliance

• Define and baseline mechanical interfaces for effective system integration

• Perform and review stress, thermal, and dynamic analyses using tools like SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulator, and Thermal Desktop

• Ensure compliance with size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) constraints

• Author and maintain hardware specifications, assembly procedures, and test procedures

• Oversee mechanical drawing development, reviews, and releases

• Manage procurement, manufacturing, and test of mechanical hardware to meet milestones

• Support safety documentation and present to safety review boards as needed

• Collaborate with electrical, systems, and quality engineers across project lifecycle

• Support additional engineering tasks in line with project goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field (ABET-accredited)

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in spaceflight, aerospace, or high-specification systems

• Proficiency with CAD software, such as SolidWorks, for mechanical design

• Ability to perform engineering calculations for stress, thermal, and dynamic performance

• Experience conducting mechanical design trade studies

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card) required

• Must pass a U.S. government background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing and testing hardware for extreme environments (space, thermal, vibration)

• Familiarity with aerospace/spaceflight design standards for mechanical systems

• Competence with SolidWorks Simulator, Thermal Desktop, or equivalent tools

• Experience with configuration management and version control of design documentation

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Still have questions? Reach out toKatrina Nelson - (Email) katrina.nelsonmoseleytechnical.comWhat to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education, criminal and work history verifications.
• Final postion level and pay will be based on experience.
• Minimal travel required; occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet project success.
• This is a two year contract with pay not to exceed 29 hours a week.

Resources

• To apply, send resume to: resumesmoseleytechnical.com
• For more active job openings: https://careers.moseleytechnical.com/jobs
• For more information about Moseley visit: http://www.moseleytechnical.com/about-us/

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30 year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30 year-old commitment to be a “World Class Service. World Class Company.”