National Security Solutions (NSS) Mechanical Engineer Intern

Title:

Provides technical support in engineering science IT or related field working in such areas as research design development testing or manufacturing process improvement. Performs simple routine tasks under close supervision or from detailed procedures. Work is checked in progress or on completion. Technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion; non-routine work may be reviewed in progress. Working towards undergraduate degree.

Program Summary

KBR strives to create a safer more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Las Cruces NM office is an engineering and manufacturing facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.

Why Join KBR

Mentorship from senior engineers

Cutting edge projects relevant to real world challenges

Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment

Competitive pay and great company culture

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship will provide experience working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment amongst professionals within an engineering and manufacturing facility. Under the supervision and mentorship of a senior engineer this intern will be introduced but not limited to processes procedures and tools to efficiently perform analysis on stress strain thermal management hardware integration component selection and engineering documentation.

Roles and Responsibilities

Assist in research design modify develop and evaluate systems products components and applications by applying fundamental mechanical engineering principles

Validate vendor equipment performance and capabilities by developing testing methods performing tests and documenting test results

Support senior engineers with final system performance through execution of test procedures and data analysis

Research and identify mechanical parts components and materials

Manage data including test results Bills-of-Material quotations drawings technical data sheets etc.

Perform hardware assembly and equipment installations

Communicate and collaborate with other engineering disciplines manufacturing personnel management vendors customers and subcontractors.

Support engineering documentation i.e. drawings project specifications procedures test data and results

Abide by company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks

Basic Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled at college or university pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

Basic experience using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00

Able to work up to 40 hours per week during the internship program

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.