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KBR, Inc. · 4 days ago

Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Technician

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$45.82/hr - $76.88/hr

10+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a company of innovators and explorers dedicated to improving the world responsibly and safely. They are seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Technician to support the Dragonfly mission, which involves performing hands-on hardware assembly and conducting various testing functions for a nuclear-powered octocopter designed to study Titan.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performing hands-on hardware assembly and conducting various testing functions and handling operations involving high value aerospace hardware

Interfacing with designers, engineers, and other technical support staff in order to solve complex problems

Operating fork lifts, overhead cranes, personnel lifts, and work in clean room assembly areas

Reading and interpreting drawings, procedures and following quality control guidelines and inspection procedures

Setting up fixtures, tooling and other systems to prepare for tests, measurements, deployments, handling operations, etc

Being part of the launch site operations team, assisting handling and mate operations with the launch vehicle

Qualification

Spacecraft propulsion systemsThermal systemsStructural assembliesHand tools proficiencyShop equipment usageCollaborative communicationCleanroom operations

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Ability to obtain TS clearance

Have 10+ years of experience handling sensitive spacecraft equipment including spacecraft propulsion systems, thermal systems, or structural assemblies

Are skilled in use of hand tools and shop equipment

Are willing and able to travel to launch sites and other testing facilities as needed, work in cleanrooms, and can lift 50 lb

Can communicate differing opinions in a collaborative environment without conflict among other team members

Are able to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees