Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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KBR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer Engineer 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- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

LOCATION - The work for this role can take place in a hybrid working environment for those located within 50 miles of Greenbelt, MD. Periodic attendance at the GSFC facility to participate in team interchange meetings will be necessary.

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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