Space Suit Design Engineer

Trinzic; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Space Suit Design Engineer to join the Space Suit Operations Team on the xEVAS contract in Houston, TX. You will design, develop, test, and support space suit systems for low Earth orbit and beyond, collaborating with cross-functional teams to inform design decisions and ensure hardware meets requirements.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, preparing documentation, and contributing to hardware development from concept through production, with a focus on robustness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is required.
• 3 to 7 years of engineering experience.
• Onsite work in Houston, Texas near Johnson Space Center (77058).
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, leadership, and team-working skills.
• Proficient in CAD software and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement and analyze technical products and systems using solid/fluids mechanics and heat transfer.
• Perform engineering design evaluations.
• Procure, assemble and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions and demonstrate performance.
• Prepare and present designs at design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Produce design documentation and related deliverables.
• Assist in developing hardware requirements and verify designs meet requirements.
• Support production of hardware and evaluate anomalies with corrective actions.
• Perform trade studies for technology development.
• Analyze data and make recommendations for improvement.
• Understand nominal and off-nominal operations and interactions with other systems.
• Manage multiple issues and develop integrated solutions.
• Coordinate with fabrication/manufacturing to ensure design execution.

Skills

CAD software

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Title:

Space Suit Design Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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 by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.

KBR is seeking a SPACE SUIT DESIGN ENGINEER to support our SPACE SUIT OPERATIONS TEAM for KBR’s Science and Space division on the xEVAS contract.

The SPACE SUIT DESIGN ENGINEER SPACE SUIT DESIGN ENGINEER will be part of the team that supports the Space Suit Division at KBR on the xEVAS contract. 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.
• 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.
• Support production of hardware, evaluate anomalies and incorporate corrective actions.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Education: Must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Years of Experience: This position requires 3 to 7 years of experience.
• This position requires you to work onsite in Houston, Texas near the Johnson Space Center (77058).
• The candidate must possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, leadership, and team working skills.
• Demonstrated skill in using computer-aided design (CAD) 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.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Good interpersonal skills

WORK LOCATION

This position is located onsite at customer facility.

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 KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. 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.