Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Flight Hardware Development)

KBR Careers

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan With Company Match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
AD&D
Flexible Spending Account
Disability
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop hardware components for ground and flight systems supporting NASA missions. The role emphasizes rigorous mechanical design and compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will oversee designs, guide engineering decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program goals. A BS in mechanical engineering and 10+ years of experience are required, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to make independent engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop hardware components for ground and flight systems.
  • Provide design oversight and ensure safety and quality compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program goals.

Skills

Mechanical Design
Engineering Principles
Project Management
Team Collaboration
Communication Skills
Mentoring
Requirements Generation
Hardware Design
Test Support
Quality Assurance
Safety Compliance
Technical Leadership
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Integration
Fabrication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop hardware components for ground and flight systems to support NASA's mission. Responsibilities include mechanical engineering work, design oversight, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience are required. The candidate must have extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and the ability to make independent decisions on engineering problems.

Key Skills

Mechanical Design, Engineering Principles, Project Management, Team Collaboration, Communication Skills, Mentoring, Requirements Generation, Hardware Design, Test Support, Quality Assurance, Safety Compliance, Technical Leadership, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Integration, Fabrication

Benefits

401k Plan With Company Match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Disability, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Schedule

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