Platform Mechanical Design Engineer (Hardware)

KBR - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Platform Mechanical Design Engineer (Hardware) at KBR is responsible for the design and modification of mechanical systems for NASA/JSC Mission Systems. This role involves conducting impact analysis, stress analysis, and generating engineering drawings while working collaboratively in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and CAD tools, with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Generation of technical instructions for implementation
• Generate facility diagrams for hardware projects, review/edit design documents, and monitor project implementation
• Design and scale hardware components using AutoCAD and Creo
• Monitor vendor installations
• Perform hardware assessments of changes that have an impact on overall mechanical systems
• Making improvements and suggestions to advance the overall Hardware Engineering processes in place
• Offering remediation and mitigation solutions based on vulnerability discoveries
• Compliance and enforcement of internal policies and procedures
• Incident and Risk Management
• Support system projects and new engineering initiatives
• Provide Hazard Analysis and Risk Management Analysis of designs and/or modifications to space vehicle mockups and related trainers

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Hands on experience in AutoCAD and Creo tools
• An understanding of mechanical systems and structural principles
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development