Space Suit Design Engineer
Space Suit Design Engineer
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Space Suit Design EngineerAround here we define the future. We are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
KBR is seeking a SPACE SUIT DESIGN ENGINEER to support our SPACE SUIT OPERATIONS TEAM for KBRs Science and Space division on the xEVAS contract.
The SPACE SUIT DESIGN ENGINEER will be part of the team that supports the Space Suit Division at KBR on the xEVAS contract. The candidate will work on a collaborative team developing building and maintaining Space Suits and supporting equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design develop test handle implementation and analysis of technical products and systems using applied engineering principles including solid and fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
- Perform engineering design evaluations.
- Procure assemble and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions refinements and to demonstrate performance.
- Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.
- Produce other required design documentation.
- Assist in the development of requirements for hardware.
- Ensure designs satisfy requirements and demonstrate performance in a thorough verification and validation program.
- Support production of hardware evaluate anomalies and incorporate corrective actions.
- Perform trade studies for technology development.
- Analyze data and make recommendations for improvement.
- Understand nominal and offnominal operations for a technical system and its interaction(s) with other systems.
- Manage multiple issues at one time and develop an integrated solution.
- Work with fabrication and manufacturing departments to ensure final design is properly executed in the creation of mechanical products.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Education: Must have a bachelors degree in the field of mechanical or aerospace engineering or a related field.
- Years of Experience: This position requires 5 to 10 years of experience.
- Candidate must possess excellent verbal written interpersonal leadership and team working skills.
- Demonstrated skill in using computeraided design (CAD) software in design work.
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratewell with peers and crossfunctional teamsand external customers.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Handson familiarity with production grade manufacturing equipment.
- Experience using established engineering principles in the design anddevelopmentoflife criticalcomponentsfor use inextreme environments.
- Experience with qualification and acceptance testing.
- Good communication skills verbal and written
- Good interpersonal skills
WORK LOCATION
- This position requires you to work onsite in Houston Texas near the Johnson Space Center 77058.
STANDARD KBR REQUIREMENTS:
All of KBRs employees must be team players able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers able to follow safety and quality policies able to follow company programs processes procedures practices requirements goals and objectives. In addition they must also be organized with good time management skills.
KBR BENEFITS
KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical prescription dental vision AD&D disability benefits retirement 401k travel benefits PTO holidays flexible work schedules parental leave military leave education assistance and the list goes on and on! We also support career advancement through professional training and development. KBR Benefits New KBR
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
