Senior Design Engineer

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability

PTO

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR in Houston is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Space Suit Division, contributing to the development, build, and maintenance of space suits and supporting equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond.

You will lead design efforts, perform analyses, coordinate reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable hardware, while upholding KBR's values and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of related experience.
• Proficient CAD/drafting software experience.
• Strong verbal, written, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and analyze technical products and systems.
• Perform dimensional tolerance analyses and trade studies.
• Prepare designs for design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate with fabrication and manufacturing to ensure proper execution.
• Support multiple project milestones and development stages.

Skills

CAD software

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Title: Senior Design Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. The Senior Design Engineer will be part of the team that supports the Space Suit Division at KBR. The candidate will work on a collaborative team developing, building and maintaining Space Suits and supporting equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems using applied engineering principles, including solid and fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Perform engineering design evaluations. Perform dimensional tolerance analysis and functional analyses. Procure, assemble, and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions, refinements, and to demonstrate performance. Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint. Produce other required design documentation. Assist in the development of requirements for hardware. Ensure designs satisfy requirements and demonstrate performance in a thorough verification and validation program. Perform trade studies for technology development. Analyze data and make recommendations for improvement. Understand nominal and off-nominal operations for a technical system and its interaction(s) with other systems. Manage multiple issues at one time and develop an integrated solution. Work with fabrication and manufacturing departments to ensure final design is properly executed in the creation of mechanical products. Be agile and willing to assist in all areas of the development process to meet project milestones.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Candidates must meet the requirements listed below to be considered for this position; please note required items on your resume. This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information. Education: Must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Years of Experience: Must have at least 15 years of recent and related work experience. Candidate must possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, leadership, and team working skills. Demonstrated skill in using computer-aided design (CAD)/drafting equipment and software in design work. Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with peers and cross-functional teams and external customers.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Hands-on familiarity with production grade manufacturing equipment. Experience using established engineering principles in the design and development of life critical components for use in extreme environments. Experience with qualification and acceptance testing.

WORK LOCATION

This position is located in office. 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 an 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 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.

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 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.

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.