Paragon has career opportunities for people who are excited about working in the space industry and want to work on projects of significance. We are interested in people who enjoy a challenge and like working on a variety of projects in a fast paced environment. We are a small, agile company that offers lots of growth potential and are interested in people who enjoy learning and advancing their career. We accept all resumes and are specifically looking for degreed engineers ranging from bachelors to doctorate with experience ranging from 1-20+ years. Candidates with knowledge of thermal control systems (TCS) or environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS) are particularly valuable to our team. Candidates must be US Citizens.
Key words that we look for on resumes include: Mechanical Design, Thermal Desktop™ (or equivalent package such as SINDA-G or TAM), CFX, CFD, Nastran/patran, ECLSS, Pro-E, Solidworks, NASA, DOD, spaceflight hardware, spacecraft systems, Systems Engineering Requirements Traceability software a plus (DOORs, Cradle, CORE…)
Paragon engineers work on a variety of projects. Your ability to contribute in any of the following areas makes you valuable to our team:
- Designing the ECLSS and TCS for manned and unmanned spacecraft
- Developing requirements and preliminary design of key components for a next-generation space suit
- Specifying component performance requirements and developing the master equipment list for spacecraft ECLSS and TCS
- Laying out the ducting and plumbing for new spacecraft using commercial 3-D modeling software
- Developing schematics and solid models of the next generation of space cargo vehicles
- Developing standardized designs of environmental control and life support systems and thermal control systems for commercial spacecraft
- Performing thermal, structural, and fluid flow analysis of ECLSS and TCS for new spacecraft
- Developing and reviewing plans to manufacture, test, and verify the operation of new spacecraft life support and thermal control systems
Aerospace Thermal Engineer, Senior (Houston, TX):
The National Aeronautics and Space Administrations (NASA) Constellation Program (CxP) is a bold, long-term effort that will stretch the boundaries of technology and the human spirit. To support this program, NASA requires a totally new space suit system designed and built support missions to the International Space Station (ISS), the Moon and Mars. As part of the Oceaneering C-SAFE Team, Paragon will be providing the expertise in thermal analysis and design of the portable life support system (PLSS), in addition to key hardware components of the suit. To fill that role, Paragon is looking for top notch engineers to join our team. Specifically, we are looking for looking specifically for someone with the ability to run sophisticated thermal and structural analysis packages such as Thermal Desktop™, ANSYS, NASTRAN, SINDA-G, and TAM; knowledge of how to simplify complex models for incorporation into integrated models while maintaining fundamental fidelity of the model; the ability to write concise technical memos and present results to senior engineers and managers and customers; and the proven ability to take a design to hardware by working with a team.
Aerospace Thermal Engineer (Houston, TX):
Paragon has opportunities for a mechanical/aerospace engineers with emphasis in thermal design and analysis in our Houston office to design and build the next generation space suit system.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administrations (NASA) Constellation Program (CxP) is a bold, long-term effort that will stretch the boundaries of technology and the human spirit. To support this program, NASA requires a totally new space suit system designed and built support missions to the International Space Station (ISS), the Moon and Mars. As part of the Oceaneering C-SAFE Team, Paragon will be providing the expertise in thermal analysis and design of the portable life support system (PLSS), in addition to key hardware components of the suit. To fill that role, Paragon is looking for top notch engineers to join our team. Specifically, we are looking for a mechanical/thermal engineer with 5-7 years experience in thermal design and analysis. Direct experience with thermal analysis software is required (Thermal Desktop is preferred). Prior experience with space suit systems, including thermal design/analysis of portable life support systems (PLSS) is highly desired.
Aerospace Thermal Engineer - New Graduate Position (Houston, TX):
Paragon has opportunities for a mechanical/aerospace engineers with emphasis in thermal design and analysis in our Houston office to design and build the next generation space suit system.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administrations (NASA) Constellation Program (CxP) is a bold, long-term effort that will stretch the boundaries of technology and the human spirit. To support this program, NASA requires a totally new space suit system designed and built support missions to the International Space Station (ISS), the Moon and Mars. As part of the Oceaneering C-SAFE Team, Paragon will be providing the expertise in thermal analysis and design of the portable life support system (PLSS), in addition to key hardware components of the suit. To fill that role, Paragon is looking for top notch engineers to join our team. Specifically, we are looking for mechanical/thermal engineers with 0-2 years experience in thermal design and analysis, including experience with thermal analysis software (Thermal Desktop is a plus). Experience with, or knowledge of space systems and environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS) is a desired.
Manufacturing Engineer (Tucson):
This position is the design interface between engineering and manufacturing.
Tasks include:
Analyze and plan work force utilization, workflow, and equipment and workspace layout for maximum efficiency. Develop step-by-step methods for making the products. Recommend changes in the design of a product to make it easier or less costly to produce. Confer with management and project leader on production capabilities, schedules, and problems. Estimate production times and determine how many workers are required to meet production schedules. Act as primary interface with vendors on complex mechanical/machined parts, process development and CMM first article testing.
Successful candidates will have at least 5 years experience as design or process development engineer in manufacturing. Candidate must be skilled in Pro-E. Experience with large metallic assemblies (automotive, aerospace, etc.) and hands on and vendor interface experience with machining, welding, and integration preferred.
BS in manufacturing engineering or related field required.
Manufacturing Technician (Tucson):
Paragon Space Development Corporation, named 2006 Best Small Business to work for in Tucson's Workplace Excellence Awards, is looking to fill our open Manufacturing Technician position. We are looking for a hands on manufacturing person who has experience with machining and hardware production. This position will support the manned space craft program through the design & fabrication of Service Module external thermal radiator panels, Crew Capsule / Service Module ducting & plumbing (tubing assembly) components.
The duties of this position include:
- Assist with initial set-up of High-Bay fabrication & assembly floor including production machinery installation
- Participate in hardware design & produceability analysis,
- Assist with development & documentation of hardware manufacturing & verification processes
- Fabricate / assemble prototype radiator / ducting & plumbing hardware
- Oversee fabrication / assembly of radiator / ducting & plumbing hardware on a production basis once it has been qualified for flight
- Provide backup Manufacturing Engineering support
- Provide backup R&D lab support
- Diagnose product problems and communicate symptoms to engineers
- Provide quality verification of parts and products produced
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and proficiency in the safe use of mechanical measuring instruments
- Knowledge of Microsoft windows applications, including proficiency with computer word processing and spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of tube bending
- Skill in precision metal working
- Skill in product quality verification
- Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Ability to read standard work instructions
- Ability to work through routine problems without direct supervision consistent with good craftsmanship
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced, self-directed environment, document detailed results, and communicate symptoms to engineers
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive work relationships; have creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness; have discriminating judgment, tact and sense of humor
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years experience in the manufacturing trade
- Experience working in a machine shop, in fabrication, in assembly or any combination of the three required.
- Experience working with Tube Bending a plus
- Candidates MUST be US Citizens.
Structural Engineer:
BS and 4-8 years experience. Ability to run sophisticated thermal and structural analysis packages such as Thermal Desktop™, ANSYS, NASTRAN, SINDA-G, and TAM. Ability to execute analysis of complex assemblies (spacecraft radiators, structures, heat exchangers, etc.) with minimal direction. Knowledge of how to simplify complex models for incorporation into integrated spacecraft models while maintaining fundamental fidelity of the model. Ability to write concise technical memos and present results to senior engineers and managers and customers. Proven ability to take a design to hardware by working with a team a plus.
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