Space Suit Technical Specialist

2 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States KBR Full time

Job Summary:

KBR is seeking a highly skilled Space Suit Design Engineer to join our team in Webster, Texas. As a key member of our Space Suit Division, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing advanced space suits and supporting equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop space suit systems using applied engineering principles, including solid and fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
  • Perform engineering design evaluations and dimensional tolerance analysis.
  • Procure, assemble, and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions and demonstrate performance.
  • Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.
  • Produce required design documentation and assist in the development of requirements for hardware.
  • Ensure designs satisfy requirements and demonstrate performance in a thorough verification and validation program.
  • Perform trade studies for technology development and analyze data to 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.

Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer-related information.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related field.
  • 2 to 10 years of experience in a related field.
  • Ability to work onsite in Webster, Texas.
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, leadership, and team working skills.
  • Demonstrated skill in using computer-aided design (CAD) software in design work.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with peers and cross-functional teams and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on familiarity with production-grade manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience using established engineering principles in the design and development of life-critical components for use in extreme environments.
  • Experience with qualification and acceptance testing.

Security Clearance:

This position requires successful completion of a KBR & government background check before commencement of employment. Successful candidates must also be able to apply for and successfully receive and maintain security clearance per eligibility requirements.

Benefits:

KBR offers a wide range of benefits for our employees, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and more.

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR:

KBR is committed to being a more inclusive and diverse company. We believe that our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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