Space Suit Design Engineer

KBR Careers; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR seeks a Space Suit Design Engineer to support the Space Suit Operations Team on the xEVAS contract in Houston, TX. You will work on developing, building and maintaining space suits and supporting equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond.

The role requires CAD expertise, 3–7 years of engineering experience, and strong collaboration across cross-functional teams. Onsite work at the Johnson Space Center area is required, with opportunities for innovative design in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• 3 to 7 years of experience.
• Onsite work in Houston, TX near Johnson Space Center (77058).
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and team skills.
• Experience using CAD software in design work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement and analyze technical products and systems using engineering principles.
• Perform design evaluations and trade studies.
• Procure, assemble and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions.
• Prepare and present designs at design reviews using Word and PowerPoint.
• Produce design documentation and hardware requirements.
• Ensure designs meet requirements and verification plans.
• Support production, evaluate anomalies and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with fabrication and manufacturing to realize final designs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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.

Title

Space Suit Design Engineer

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

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.