Mechanical Design Engineer

KBR Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADDA certification

Competitive benefits

Job summary

KBR Careers in Huntsville, AL seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, integrate, and test advanced laser weapon subsystems. You will draft complex drawings, collaborate with multiple engineering teams, and ensure manufacturability and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years of experience, and eligibility for a DoD security clearance. Strong CAD skills and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field and 2+ years of experience.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Extensive experience with SolidWorks CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on the design intent.
• Interpret general designs to complete details.
• Coordinate and plan large drafting projects.
• Gather product and structural requirements from engineers.
• Calculate dimensions, weights, and material needs.
• Describe production methods and applicable equipment and software.
• Create detailed CAD designs and diagrams.
• Review sketches with the engineering team and iterate.
• Identify potential operational issues and redesign for functionality.
• Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards.
• Create manuals describing operation, features and maintenance.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Strong math skills

Excellent communication skills

Agile development environment

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Program Summary

Kord, a wholly owned subsidiary of KBR, is a leader in advanced defense solutions with a strong focus on directed energy and high energy laser (HEL) technologies. Our HEL programs support the U.S. Department of Defense in developing, integrating, testing, and fielding cutting-edge laser weapon systems that enhance national security and deliver decisive battlefield advantages. These efforts require deep technical expertise in mechanical engineering, systems integration, and real-time performance of laser subsystems under demanding operational conditions.

Title

Mechanical Design Engineer

Program Summary

Kord, a wholly owned subsidiary of KBR, is a leader in advanced defense solutions with a strong focus on directed energy and high energy laser (HEL) technologies. Our HEL programs support the U.S. Department of Defense in developing, integrating, testing, and fielding cutting-edge laser weapon systems that enhance national security and deliver decisive battlefield advantages. These efforts require deep technical expertise in mechanical engineering, systems integration, and real-time performance of laser subsystems under demanding operational conditions.

Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, and integration of integrated systems that support our High Energy Laser weapon platforms. Drafts and prepares detail drawings of unusual, complex, or original design, working with design originators. Creates designs from verbal or written instructions. Performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise. Ensures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawings produced. Collaborate with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and program leadership.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on a knowledge of the design intent.
• Interpret general designs prepared by others to complete details.
• May serve as a coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.
• Liaise with engineers to gather product and structural requirements and designs
• Calculate dimensions, weight limitations and requirements in materials
• Describe production methods step-by-step (including equipment and software types to be used)
• Create detailed designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Design diagrams and layouts to illustrate workflow
• Prepare and review rough sketches and review them along with the engineering team
• Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality
• Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards
• Create manuals that describe existing products’ operation, features and maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field and 2+ years of experience
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Extensive working experience with SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and ASME drafting standards
• Ability to navigate and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and interface requirements.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex system behaviors.
• Good math skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with engineers, program management, and government customers.
• Able and willing to work in an agile development environment.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Able to clearly communicate, express, and understand complex information.
• Able to work in an active development lab environment
• Ability to contribute to mechanical design problem solving independently
• Additional certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) is a plus.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.

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