Spacecraft Mechanical Designer — Flexible Schedule

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

Job summary

KBR seeks an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Designer to develop design concepts for space flight instruments and MGSE. You will support the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with concept design, detailed flight assembly modeling, and fabrication drawing generation in Creo and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities include creating complex mechanical designs, high-fidelity CAD models, GD&T application, material selection, FEM coordination, and weekly design reviews. Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in mechanical design or related technical field.
• 5+ years in space/aerospace/defense hardware design with hands-on hardware experience.
• SolidWorks or Creo CAD proficiency; sheet metal, piping, cabling routing.
• Drafting per ASME Y14.1 and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• PLM/CM tools such as PTC WindChill; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create and mature mechanical designs for structures, mechanisms, MGSE for spaceflight.
• Develop high-fidelity CAD models and production drawings.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 for fit and function.
• Select aerospace-grade materials and finishes.
• Coordinate with analysis teams for FEM updates and design changes.
• Support design reviews and project status reporting.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

WindChill PLM

Engineering Drawings (ASME Y14.1)

Job description

KBR seeks an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Designer to develop design concepts for space flight instruments and MGSE. You will support the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with concept design, detailed flight assembly modeling, and fabrication drawing generation in Creo and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities include creating complex mechanical designs, high-fidelity CAD models, GD&T application, material selection, FEM coordination, and weekly design reviews. Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder.