Spacecraft Mechanical Designer: Shape Flight Structures

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Designer to create novel concepts for space flight instruments, MGSE, and opto-mechanical assemblies. You will model in Creo and SolidWorks, generate detailed drawings, and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aerospace hardware design, experience with environmental testing, and strong communication; US citizenship or green card is required due to ITAR/export controls.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design or related technical discipline; B.S. preferred.
• 5+ years in space/aerospace/defense hardware design with flight-like hardware.
• SolidWorks and Creo CAD; experience with sheet metal, piping, cabling, routed systems.
• Proficient in ASME Y14.1 and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of WindChill PLM and CM systems; strong teamwork and communication.
• US Citizen or Green Card due to ITAR/export controls.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design for structures, moving mechanisms, opto-mechanical assemblies, and MGSE.
• CAD modeling in SolidWorks or Creo.
• Generate production drawings with detailed assembly and part designs.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to ensure proper fit and function.
• Select aerospace-grade materials and hardware based on space-flight needs.
• Coordinate with analysis for FEM and design updates.
• Attend weekly mechanical status meetings and support design reviews.

Skills

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking / organizational skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work in dynamic environment

Education

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Sheet metal routing

WindChill PLM

CM systems

MS Office

Job description

KBR is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Designer to create novel concepts for space flight instruments, MGSE, and opto-mechanical assemblies. You will model in Creo and SolidWorks, generate detailed drawings, and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aerospace hardware design, experience with environmental testing, and strong communication; US citizenship or green card is required due to ITAR/export controls.