Aerospace Mechanical Engineer – NASA Aircraft Operations at Qualified Technical Services, Inc in Houston, TX
- Company: Qualified Technical Services, Inc
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 6+ years
Overview
Work Location: Houston, TX - NASA Ellington Airport Minimum Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support NASA’s Aircraft Operations Division at the Johnson Space Center. In this r…
Job description
- Work Location: Houston, TX - NASA Ellington Airport
- Minimum Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
- We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support NASA’s Aircraft Operations Division at the Johnson Space Center. In this role, you will provide hands-on engineering support for aircraft-related projects and activities, contributing to design, modification, testing, troubleshooting, analysis, and fabrication efforts. You will work closely with other engineers, maintenance personnel, and flight operations to deliver high-quality, timely engineering solutions in a dynamic aerospace environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on engineering support for aircraft-related projects and activities.
- Contribute to design, modification, testing, troubleshooting, analysis, and fabrication efforts.
- Work closely with other engineers, maintenance personnel, and flight operations to deliver high-quality, timely engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Strong technical judgment and problem‑solving skills in an aviation or aerospace environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment.
- Strong working knowledge of aerospace engineering principles, including aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and flight vehicle subsystems.
- Strong working knowledge of engineering project lifecycles, formal reviews, airworthiness requirements, and project management best practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new tools and systems quickly.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience in aviation or aerospace engineering across the full project lifecycle.
- Experience supporting aircraft engineering activities such as design, modification, testing, analysis, troubleshooting, or repair.
- Experience utilizing CREO or similar 3D modeling software for aircraft design, modeling, and drawing development.
- Experience with aircraft sheet metal or structural repairs is highly desired. This includes skin repairs and structural reinforcement repairs or modifications.
- Prior experience supporting NASA or DoD contracts.
- Experience working in a regulated, safety‑critical environment.
Skills
Required
- Microsoft Office.
- CREO or similar 3D modeling software.
Benefits
- Support the aircraft that will train Artemis crews returning to the moon and advance science back on earth.
- Contribute to meaningful aircraft engineering work that directly supports NASA missions.
- Work in a collaborative environment alongside government and industry experts.
- Competitive compensation and benefits with long‑term program stability.