Mechanical Design Engineer

KBR Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability

PTO

Flexible schedule

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Huntsville, AL to design, develop, and integrate complex systems for high energy laser weapon platforms. You will draft details, collaborate with cross‑functional engineers, and ensure manufacturing and operational readiness.

The role requires strong CAD proficiency and a DoD‑level security clearance potential. Responsibilities include coordinating drafting projects, improving designs, and producing manuals while meeting regulatory and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.
• Extensive experience with SolidWorks CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Interpret general designs and complete details.
• Coordinate and plan large drafting projects.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical engineers, and leadership.
• Calculate dimensions and weight requirements; describe production methods.
• Create detailed CAD designs and diagrams; review rough sketches with the team.
• Identify design issues and redesign for functionality and compliance.
• Prepare operation manuals for existing products.

Skills

CAD concepts

US Citizenship

Security clearance ready

Engineering design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's 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.

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

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• 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. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.