Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong CAD proficiency and leadership experience to join our growing team of engineers supporting cutting-edge defense programs. The successful candidate will lead mechanical design efforts and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop commercial systems and components.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects:KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment:Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work:Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site R&D Lab (*No Telework/hybrid arrangements available)

• Work hours: 0600-1430 with some overtime based on mission needs

• Travel Requirements: 5-10%

• Working Hours: Standard

Basic Compensation:

$150000 - $190000 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design efforts from concept through final production.

• Research design and evaluate mechanical products and systems to meet operational and performance requirements.

• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to develop structural components.

• Solve technical design problems and perform system-level design analyses.

• Develop mechanical and structural layouts using CAD tools.

• Conduct feasibility and performance testing on components and systems.

• Participate in design reviews and support production and integration activities.

• Work closely with a small team to execute fast paced short timeline projects both individually and as a team.

Required Qualifications:

• Active/Current DoD Secret clearance required

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience performing mechanical design on complex systems.

• Experience leading design efforts and mentoring junior engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics packaging including thermal and structural considerations.

• Familiarity with Space Flight hardware.

• Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle from concept to production.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Experience with Solidworks CAD/CAM tools in 3D modeling

• Experience in developing 3D models and drawings for fabrication and machining

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ready to Make a Difference

If you are excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

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.

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.