KBR
SeniorMechanicalDesignEngineer
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“Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at KBR. Skills: Mechanical design, CAD proficiency, System analysis. Lead mechanical design efforts. Research mechanical products”
Industry & Context.
Technical design problems
DoD Secret clearance, 5-10% travel, On-site R&D Lab
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active/Current DoD Secret clearance, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 8 years mechanical design experience, Experience leading design efforts, Mentoring junior engineers experience
Nice to Have
Electronics packaging experience, Thermal considerations experience, Structural considerations experience, Space Flight hardware familiarity, Solidworks CAD/CAM experience, Developing 3D models experience, Developing drawings experience
What You'll Do.
Lead mechanical design efforts
Research mechanical products
Design mechanical products
Evaluate mechanical products
Develop structural components
Solve technical design problems
Perform system-level design analyses
Develop mechanical layouts
Develop structural layouts
Conduct feasibility testing
Conduct performance testing
Participate in design reviews
Support production activities
Support integration activities
Execute fast paced projects
Execute short timeline projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-disciplinary teams; Small team execution
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
**Title:** Senior Mechanical Design Engineer ** _Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!_** KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s 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:** KBR’s 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:** $150,000 - $190,000 USD annually The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s 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 de
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