Senior Mechanical Engineer, Flight Hardware for Space Missions

Ellenco Estágios e Treinamentos; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Flight Hardware Development) to lead the mechanical design and integration of ground and flight hardware supporting NASA missions. You will apply advanced engineering principles, perform concept design, testing, and qualification, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years in flight hardware environments, experience with NASA systems, and strong

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years in flight hardware development.
• Experience with NASA systems or NASA contractors.
• Proven leadership and mentoring of engineers on complex projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hardware concept design, test, and qualification for ground and flight systems.
• Provide design review oversight and technical guidance to engineers.
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet schedule and quality goals.
• Plan detailed engineering phases and manage risks and budgets.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Mentoring

Design review

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

NASA experience

Tools

MS Office

Machine shop estimation

Job description

KBR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Flight Hardware Development) to lead the mechanical design and integration of ground and flight hardware supporting NASA missions. You will apply advanced engineering principles, perform concept design, testing, and qualification, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years in flight hardware environments, experience with NASA systems, and strong