Senior Mechanical Designer
Senior Mechanical Designer
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Senior Mechanical DesignerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
Around here we define the future.
We at KBR we share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers.
KBR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to support the Dragonfly mission for KBRs Science and Space Division. The Dragonfly Lander is a carsized nuclearpowered octocopter. It is scheduled to launch in 2026 and arrive at Titan in 2034. It will study that ocean world and collect scientific findings that could change our understanding of life in the universe. Titan is a cryogenic environment making the thermal insulation and thermal testing development of this program extremely important. Were looking for help on two tasks: the first is foam and the second is what we call the DTM meaning the Development Test Module. Although different tasks they are adjacent and collaborative.
The work will be performed at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel MD.
The Senior Mechanical Designer will be responsible for:
- Generating requirements and test documentation
- Reviewing Spacecraft mechanical designs including the SC primary structure and component layout (e.g. electronics boxes solar arrays telecom antennas and equipment deployables and mechanisms routing systems MGSE testing and shipping and handling configuration assemblies etc.
- Providing analysis and test documentation for CAD models and drawings for all hardware
- Requirements for CAD modeling in Creo Parametric 10 with Windchill for PLM
- Reviewing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) decisions for compliance
- Collaboration with our engineering leads and our manufacturers to ensure compliance with requirements and DFMA
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Experience and strength in Creo Parametric
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T specification
- Candidate is expected to learn and follow TopDown Design (TDD) methods
- Education High School diploma or equivalent
- 10 15 years of related professional work experience
- History of working with spacecraft at APL JPL NASA Goddard Space Flight center or another NASA center
- Ability to provide guidance and expertise in mechanical design
- Capability to organize and coordinate task level efforts including interfacing with mechanical and structural engineers
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced dynamic and energetic environment
***Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident ***
Basic Compensation:
$95300.00 $143000.00
The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidates working location knowledge skills and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
