Space Suit Design Project Engineer

KBR Careers; Webster, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Space Suit Design Team on-site at a customer facility. The role focuses on scheduling, planning, resourcing, and managing technical activities to ensure timely, within-spec project completion.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of related experience, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and strong communication and teamwork skills. NASA aerospace experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of related work experience.
• U.S. Citizenship due to customer information sensitivity.
• Expert use of MS Project.
• Experience leading negotiations with contract/vendors, procurement, and legal processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate all project phases: research, design, procurement, assembly, integration, test, operations.
• Develop, track, and manage project forecast, scope, risks, and schedule.
• Coordinate internal collaboration and integration of project development.
• Oversee procurement activities: requirements, design specs, proposals, quotes, contracts, change orders, invoices.
• Provide oversight and collaboration with internal teams, GCs, vendors to stay within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Review plans, inspect fabrications, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance with requirements and procedures.
• Identify, manage, and communicate project and program risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Procurement software

Job description

KBR is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Space Suit Design Team on-site at a customer facility. The role focuses on scheduling, planning, resourcing, and managing technical activities to ensure timely, within-spec project completion.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of related experience, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and strong communication and teamwork skills. NASA aerospace experience is preferred.