Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Title : Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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The Senior Mechanical Engineer will participate in the development of hardware components for ground and flight hardware systems that support NASA missions. This hardware is used to maintain the health and well-being of astronauts or to conduct experiments on the International Space Station and exploration programs. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is expected to have a high aptitude in mechanical design, a focus on delivering high-quality hardware, and the ability to understand and apply core mechanical engineering concepts and the integration of mechanical engineering principles for successful collaboration with engineers in related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Have extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices and apply that knowledge to make independent decisions on a broad range of space-related engineering problems.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria; use judgment to provide engineering solutions. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed project plans.
• Serve in technical leadership roles.
• Have work reviewed to ensure sound professional judgment and participate in reviewing others\' work to ensure quality.
• Perform mechanical engineering work including requirements and definition, hardware conceptual design and test, hardware design and test, hardware detailed design and test, hardware assembly / fabrication, hardware acceptance and qualification test support, and hardware operations support for assigned projects.
• Receive instructions on assignment objectives and complex features, and work with limited to minimal supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Education / Experience

Required : A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years related experience (average 15+ years; at least 12 years in flight hardware development). Prior experience with NASA, NASA contractors, or DoD; demonstrated success in complex projects in dynamic environments; experience in developing hardware / products for highly integrated projects; mentoring younger engineers; troubleshooting hardware issues; risk identification and mitigation; comprehensive knowledge of engineering disciplines in human spaceflight programs; experience with NASA systems; excellent written and verbal communication skills; leadership experience of technical personnel.

Desirable : Experience in troubleshooting mechanical issues; working knowledge of electrical systems; experience in machine shop estimation and production planning.

Skills / Training

Desirable : Familiarity with NASA or DoD Work Instructions; experience with NASA systems.

Benefits

KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits which may include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Equal Opportunity

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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