Energy Job Search · 2 weeks ago
Space Suit Design Engineer
Webster, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKBR is a company of innovators and explorers dedicated to improving the world responsibly. They are seeking a Space Suit Design Engineer to support their Space Suit Operations Team, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of Space Suits and related equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of 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
Qualification
Required
Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related field
This position requires 5 to 10 years of experience
This position requires you to work onsite in Houston, Texas near the Johnson Space Center (77058)
The candidate must possess 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
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
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Good interpersonal skills
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase