Junior Mechanical Engineer

KBR Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division seeks a Junior Mechanical Engineer to design and document modifications for multiple US DoD customers in a fast-paced environment. Under supervision, you will create mechanical designs, drawings, and documentation to support aircraft modifications.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and have 0–3 years of design experience, with a preference for SolidWorks and knowledge of GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited program.
• 0–3 years experience designing and documenting Mechanical Systems.
• Existing SECRET clearance, or ability to obtain SECRET clearance, is required.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Assists more senior Mechanical Engineers in designing larger, more complex tasks.
• Assists in on-site engineering surveys of customer aircraft.
• Supports installations of new and modified equipment onto existing customer aircraft.

Skills

SolidWorks

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

MS Office

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PDM/PLM tools

MS Office

Job description

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Title

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in the exciting field of Aerospace and Defense? KBR is looking for a highly self-motivated Mechanical Engineering graduate to design and document modifications for multiple US DoD Customers in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will, under supervision, create mechanical designs, drawings, and applicable Mechanical Engineering documentation to support multiple aircraft

Roles And Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Assists more senior Mechanical Engineers in the design of larger and more complex design tasks which involve conventional types of plans, investigations and surveys with relatively few complex features.
• Assists more senior Mechanical Engineers in the performance of on-site Engineering Surveys of customer aircraft
• Under direct supervision, supports installations of new and modified equipment onto existing customer aircraft

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited degree program
• 0 to 3 years experience designing and documenting Mechanical Systems
• Existing SECRET clearance, or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance, is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Solid Works
• Ability to read and interpret typical Mechanical Engineering documentation (i.e. mechanical drawings, weight and balance reports, structural loads analyses, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to read and apply Military, ASME, ASE Specifications as they relate to Mechanical Design
• Knowledge of GD&T practices and application
• Experience PDM or other PLM tools
• Experience with US Army aviation

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.