Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.
We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our team in support of the various projects at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. At GSFC, Aerodyne Industries provides engineering services for the branches within the Mechanical Systems Division of the GSFC Applied Engineering and Technology Directorate (AETD).
The position includes the following duties:
- Create preliminary and detailed flight and mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) designs, including composite honeycomb structures and metallic piece parts and assemblies
- Draft and release fabrication drawings of detailed flight and MGSE designs
- Create and maintain subsystem Mechanical Interface Control Drawings (MICD)
- Produce images of CAD models for showcasing project progress
Job Requirements:
- Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 20 years of experience in mechanical design and strong proficiency with CAD software tools. Experience with Creo and the Windchill model and drawing management system is preferred.
- GD&T and CAD skills needed to generate and review mechanical drawings.
- Prior experience working on space vehicles, complex metallic components, carbon composite panels, test configurations, mechanical ground support equipment, and Interface Control Drawings.
- Previous work experience at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is preferred.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues (written and oral).
US EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Minimum 20 years of experience in mechanical design
- Strong proficiency with CAD software tools
- GD&T and CAD skills for generating and reviewing mechanical drawings
- Experience with space vehicles, complex metallic components, carbon composite panels, test configurations, mechanical ground support equipment, and Interface Control Drawings
- Experience with Creo and the Windchill model and drawing management system
- Previous work experience at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively
What We Do
Aerodyne Industries is a Cape Canaveral-based engineering and information technology services firm supporting complex aerospace, defense, and government missions. Its capabilities include systems and software engineering, technology integration, cybersecurity, project and lifecycle management, and safety and quality engineering. The company supports NASA and other federal agencies across spaceflight, spacecraft systems, mission operations, and defense programs, providing specialized technical expertise and program execution.






