Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Spaceflight Hardware Design

KBR Careers; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan With Company Match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Flexible Spending Account

Disability

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop hardware components for ground and flight systems supporting NASA missions. The role emphasizes rigorous mechanical design and compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will oversee designs, guide engineering decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program goals. A BS in mechanical engineering and 10+ years of experience are required, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to make independent engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware components for ground and flight systems.
• Provide design oversight and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program goals.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Engineering Principles

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Requirements Generation

Hardware Design

Test Support

Quality Assurance

Safety Compliance

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Integration

Fabrication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

KBR Careers is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop hardware components for ground and flight systems supporting NASA missions. The role emphasizes rigorous mechanical design and compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will oversee designs, guide engineering decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program goals. A BS in mechanical engineering and 10+ years of experience are required, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.