Spaceflight Mechanical Integration Specialist

KBR, Inc.; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Greenbelt, MD is seeking a Mechanical Integration Tech to support spaceflight and ground support activities. You will perform integration tasks for spacecraft, instruments, and related hardware, with some duties outside standard hours and a focus on clean, organized workspaces.

Responsibilities include integrating space flight components, providing engineering management for spacecraft and MGSE, and responding quickly to project requests while maintaining lab readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience with integration engineering for space flight or ground support hardware.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including responding to urgent requests.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining clean workspaces.
• Familiarity with relevant processes and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically integrates space flight components into finished spacecraft or experiments ready for launch.
• Provide engineering and management for the integration of spacecraft, instruments, space flight hardware, and ground support equipment.
• Respond promptly to requests from project teams, including after-hours support as needed.
• Maintain and utilize assigned facilities for integration and handling operations; ensure lab areas are neat and free of excess materials.
• Perform integration operations in all designated project spaces at GSFC.
• Coordinate transportation, and conduct pre-flight and post-flight operations at the launch site.
• Deliver mechanical services for space flight, atmospheric flight, and MGSE, including payload transporters and environmental control systems.
• Carry out work based on Work Order Authorizations (WOAs), providing technical data such as drawings, specifications, and step-by-step procedures.

Skills

Space flight integration

Ground support hardware

Flexible hours

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Associates/Bachelor in technical field

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Greenbelt, MD is seeking a Mechanical Integration Tech to support spaceflight and ground support activities. You will perform integration tasks for spacecraft, instruments, and related hardware, with some duties outside standard hours and a focus on clean, organized workspaces.

Responsibilities include integrating space flight components, providing engineering management for spacecraft and MGSE, and responding quickly to project requests while maintaining lab readiness.