Space Suit Design Engineer

About the role

KBR is seeking a Space Suit Design Engineer to support the Space Suit Operations Team for KBR’s Science and Space division on the xEVAS contract. The engineer will work on a collaborative team developing, building, and maintaining space suits and supporting equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analyze technical products and systems using applied engineering principles, including solid and fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
• Perform engineering design evaluations.
• Procure, assemble, and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions, refinements, and to demonstrate performance.
• Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Produce other required design documentation.
• Assist in the development of requirements for hardware.
• Ensure designs satisfy requirements and demonstrate performance in a thorough verification and validation program.
• Support production of hardware, evaluate anomalies and incorporate corrective actions.
• Perform trade studies for technology development.
• Analyze data and make recommendations for improvement.
• Understand nominal and off‑nominal operations for a technical system and its interaction(s) with other systems.
• Manage multiple issues at one time and develop an integrated solution.
• Work with fabrication and manufacturing departments to ensure final design is properly executed in the creation of mechanical products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• On‑site work required in Houston, Texas near the Johnson Space Center (77058).
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, leadership, and team‑working skills.
• Demonstrated skill in using computer‑aided design (CAD) software.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with peers, cross‑functional teams, and external customers.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Hands‑on familiarity with production‑grade manufacturing equipment.
• Experience applying established engineering principles to design and develop life‑critical components for extreme environments.
• Experience with qualification and acceptance testing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.

Work Location

This position is located onsite at the customer facility in Houston, Texas, near the Johnson Space Center (77058).