Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Flex spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers in the United States is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design efforts on defense programs from concept to production, using strong CAD proficiency and leadership experience. This role focuses on delivering high‑quality components and systems for national security missions.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years of experience, and proven leadership mentoring junior engineers, with on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience performing mechanical design on complex systems.
• Active/Current DoD Secret clearance required.
• Experience leading design efforts and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts from concept through final production.
• Research, design, and evaluate mechanical products and systems to meet requirements.
• Apply engineering principles to develop structural components.
• Solve technical design problems and perform system-level analyses.
• Develop mechanical and structural layouts using CAD tools.
• Conduct feasibility and performance testing on components and systems.
• Participate in design reviews and support production and integration activities.
• Work with a small team on fast-paced, short timeline projects.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Leadership experience

Mechanical design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD/CAM

Job description

Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities.

In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong CAD proficiency and leadership experience to join our growing team of engineers supporting cutting-edge defense programs. The successful candidate will lead mechanical design efforts and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop commercial systems and components.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Work Environment

Location: On-site R&D Lab, (*No Telework/hybrid arrangements available)

Work hours: 0600-1430, with some overtime, based on mission needs

Travel Requirements: 5-10%

Working Hours: Standard

Basic Compensation: $150,000 - $190,000 USD annually The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts from concept through final production.
• Research, design, and evaluate mechanical products and systems to meet operational and performance requirements.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to develop structural components.
• Solve technical design problems and perform system-level design analyses.
• Develop mechanical and structural layouts using CAD tools.
• Conduct feasibility and performance testing on components and systems.
• Participate in design reviews and support production and integration activities.
• Work closely with a small team to execute fast paced, short timeline projects, both individually and as a team.

Required Qualifications

• Active/Current DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience performing mechanical design on complex systems.
• Experience leading design efforts and mentoring junior engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics packaging, including thermal and structural considerations.
• Familiarity with Space Flight hardware.
• Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle from concept to production.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with Solidworks CAD/CAM tools in 3D modeling.
• Experience in developing 3D models and drawings for fabrication and machining.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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’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, and 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.