Spacecraft Mechanisms & Structures Designer

Relha LLC; Greenbelt, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced mechanical designer to develop novel concepts for space flight instruments, including electro-mechanical systems, MGSE, and opto-mechanical assemblies. You will support the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with concept design, detailed flight assembly modeling, and drawing generation in Creo and SolidWorks.

The role requires 5+ years in space/aerospace hardware design, proficiency in SolidWorks and Creo, GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and WindChill PLM experience. U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in space/aerospace/defense hardware design
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft hardware through environmental testing and into launch preferred
• Proficient with Engineering Drawing Practices per ASME Y14.1 and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Proficient with WindChill PLM and CM systems
• Experience with sheet metal, piping, cabling, routed systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of structures, moving mechanisms, opto-mechanical assemblies, and MGSE for space flight environments
• Develop CAD models in SolidWorks or Creo
• Generate production-ready drawings and assembly details
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to ensure fit, form and function
• Select aerospace-grade materials and hardware based on space-flight requirements
• Collaborate with analysis teams to generate FEMs and update designs
• Attend weekly mechanical status meetings and assist in design reviews

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Associate's Degree in Mechanical Design

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

WindChill PLM

MS Office

Job description

KBR is seeking an experienced mechanical designer to develop novel concepts for space flight instruments, including electro-mechanical systems, MGSE, and opto-mechanical assemblies. You will support the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with concept design, detailed flight assembly modeling, and drawing generation in Creo and SolidWorks.

The role requires 5+ years in space/aerospace hardware design, proficiency in SolidWorks and Creo, GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and WindChill PLM experience. U.S.