Mechanical Design Engineer - High-Energy Laser Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions division seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, and integrate complex systems for High Energy Laser weapon platforms. You’ll draft, refine, and validate drawings, collaborating with systems, mechanical, and electrical engineers while ensuring manufacturability and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, problem solving, and the ability to work in an active development lab.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on 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

Skills

CAD design

Mechanical engineering

Systems integration

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions division seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, and integrate complex systems for High Energy Laser weapon platforms. You’ll draft, refine, and validate drawings, collaborating with systems, mechanical, and electrical engineers while ensuring manufacturability and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, problem solving, and the ability to work in an active development lab.