Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical Design Engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, and integration of integrated systems that support our High Energy Laser weapon platforms. This position requires a deep technical expertise in mechanical engineering, systems integration, and real-time performance of laser subsystems under demanding operational conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and prepares detail drawings of unusual, complex, or original design, working with design originators.
• Creates designs from verbal or written instructions.
• Performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise.
• Ensures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawings produced.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and program leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and 2+ years of experience.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Extensive working experience with SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Qualifications

• Extensive working experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and ASME drafting standards.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex system behaviors.
• Good math skills.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with engineers, program management, and government customers.
• Able and willing to work in an agile development environment.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to clearly communicate, express, and understand complex information.
• Able to work in an active development lab environment.
• Additional certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) is a plus.

Skills

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and ASME drafting standards.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Good math skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in an agile development environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate, express, and understand complex information.
• Ability to work in an active development lab environment.

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. 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’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.