Senior Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Space Suit Division in a hands-on role. You will design, build and maintain space suit systems and supporting equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of related experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. Citizenship due to sensitive information.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• At least 15 years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to use CAD/drafting software in design work.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement and analyze technical products and systems using solid/fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
• Perform engineering design evaluations.
• Conduct dimensional tolerance and functional analyses.
• Procure, assemble and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions.
• Prepare and present designs at design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.

Skills

CAD

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Title

Senior Design Engineer

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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:

• 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

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.