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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to Belong, Connect, and Grow and we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive workplace that places an emphasis on valuing our people, delivering for our customers, working with integrity, empowering our employees, and working as a team of teams.

KBR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to support the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission which is an international collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) to study space-based gravitational waves. This work will be performed under Goddard MIST II contract for the KBR’s Science and Space Division.

The Senior Mechanical Designer will be responsible for:

• Provide pre-formulation, formulation, and implementation mechanical design and integration and test support services including inputs to the telescope mechanical requirements, interface requirements, and trade studies as needed
• Support all mechanical design aspects of GSFC telescope development for the LISA mission.
• Provide mechanical design inputs to the telescope vendor fabrication and assembly as needed
• Providing analysis and test documentation for CAD models and drawings for all mechanical hardware
  • Requirements for CAD modeling in Creo Parametric 10, with Windchill for PLM
• Reviewing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) decisions for compliance
• Collaboration with our engineering leads and our manufacturers to ensure compliance with requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience and strength in Creo Parametric
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T specification
• 10 – 15 years of related professional work experience
• History of working with spacecraft at NASA Goddard Space Flight center, or another NASA center
• Ability to provide guidance and expertise in mechanical design
• Capability to organize and coordinate task level efforts including interfacing with mechanical and structural engineers
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment

EDUCATION- High School diploma or equivalent

LOCATION - This work will be performed in a hybrid working environment. Occasional attendance to the GSFC facility supporting team interchange meetings will be required.

Basic Compensation:

$149,900.00 - $224,800.00

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

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.​

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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 team’s 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.