Spacecraft CAD Design Lead

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We are seeking an experienced Spacecraft CADDesignLeadto drive the end-to-end mechanical designfor a new NASA mission. You willassist the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with coordination of design efforts across a team of designers and engineers oversee complex CAD assemblies and ensure all flight hardware translates seamlessly from preliminary concept throughPreliminary Design Review (PDR) Critical Design Review (CDR)and intofinal launch site delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Ownership:Support the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with the layoutpackagingand interfacedevelopment forflightspacecraftand science instrumentsubsystemsusingDassault SolidWorks.

• TeamLeadership:Assist the Spacecraft Mechanical Leadin managing ateam ofMechanical Designers and Engineers;providetrainingmentoringdevelopCAD implantation planset modeling best practicesassign design tasksset design release deadlines andpriorities.

• Project Support: Attend and report status at weekly mechanical status meetings support preparation for key project design reviews.

• Design Review: Review models for compliance with CAD standardsreview designs for interface alignments interferences mass properties review drawings for compliance with drawing standardsand proper dimensioning and tolerancing.

• Interface Control: Develop and maintainMechanicalInterface Control Drawings(MICDs) andassist withtracking ofmass properties.

• Configuration Management(CM):Work with the CM team to apply CM controls on design products. Perform preliminary reviews of design products in preparation for review and design release in the CM system. Support final review and approval for design release.

• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Overseeapplication ofWindChillPLM systemto maintain design configurations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education:BachelorsDegree in MechanicalDesignor in leu ofa related technical discipline.

• Experience: 10 years of experience in aerospace/defense 3D CAD design with at least 3 years in a team lead or management capacity.

• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency inDassault SolidWorks.Experience with PTC Creo.Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook Word ExcelPowerpoint).

• CAD Proficiency: Proficient withmanagement of large assemblies use of simplified repsshrinkwraps start part setup layer control Mechanical Interface Control Drawings (MICDs) massproperties tracking.

• Drafting Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with Engineering Drawing Practices per ASME Y14.1 and GeometricDimensioning andTolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.

• Product Data Management: Proficient with PTCWindChillProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and Configuration Management (CM) systems.

• Core Skills:Ability to work well in a team environment.Good verbal and written communication skills.Self-motivated self-starter.Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changes.Ability to multi-task.Good organizational skills.

• Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder due to government and ITAR/export control regulations.

Preferred Skills:

• Hands-on experiencewith spacecraft hardwarethrough environmental testingand into launch.

• Familiarity with spacecraft harness routing andthermaltreatments.

• Experience with modeling ofsheet metalpiping cabling routed systems.

• Experience or familiarity with Generative Design practices and softwaresuch asnTopor equivalent.

• Knowledge and experience with Engineering Change Order CAD and CM processes.

Basic Compensation:

$154000-$230900

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

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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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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.