Spacecraft Mechanical Designer: Craft Flight Assemblies

KBR; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

PTO and flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Designer to develop innovative concepts for space flight instruments, MGSE, and related assemblies. You will assist the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with concept design, detailed flight assembly modeling, and fabrication drawing generation using Creo and SolidWorks.

The role requires collaboration with analysis teams, GD&T expertise, and material selection for space environments. A U.S. citizen or Green Card holder is required for ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of space/aerospace/defense hardware design experience.
• Hands-on hardware experience through environmental testing and launch.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and Creo CAD; sheet metal, piping, and cabling modeling.
• Proficient with ASME Y14.1 drawing practices and GD&T per Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of structures, moving mechanisms, opto-mechanical assemblies, and MGSE for space flight environments.
• Develop high-fidelity CAD models and production-ready drawings.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to ensure proper fit and function.
• Coordinate with analysis teams for FEM and design updates.
• Attend weekly mechanical status meetings and support design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated

Education

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

WindChill PLM

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Job description

KBR is seeking an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Designer to develop innovative concepts for space flight instruments, MGSE, and related assemblies. You will assist the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with concept design, detailed flight assembly modeling, and fabrication drawing generation using Creo and SolidWorks.

The role requires collaboration with analysis teams, GD&T expertise, and material selection for space environments. A U.S. citizen or Green Card holder is required for ITAR compliance.