Mechanical Integration Engineer

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We at KBR share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.

We are seeking a Mechanical Integration Engineer to join our team supporting space flight and ground support activities. The ideal candidate will provide integration services and engineering support for spacecraft, instruments, and related hardware. Responsibilities include both planned and unplanned tasks, sometimes outside standard working hours, and maintaining clean and organized workspaces.

• Mechanically integrate space flight components into finished spacecraft or experiments ready for launch.
• Directs engineering and management for the integration of spacecraft, instruments, space flight hardware, and ground support equipment.
• Respond promptly to requests from project teams, including after-hours support as needed.
• Maintain and utilize assigned facilities for integration and handling operations; ensure lab areas are neat and free of excess materials.
• Leads integration operations in all designated project spaces at GSFC.
• Coordinate transportation and conduct pre-flight and post-flight operations at the launch site.
• Deliver mechanical services for space flight, atmospheric flight (balloon and aircraft), and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), including payload transporters and environmental control systems.
• Carry out work based on Work Order Authorizations (WOAs), providing technical data such as drawings, specifications, and step-by-step procedures. WOAs are part of the GSFC Quality Management System.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred. 
• Experience with integration engineering for space flight or ground support hardware.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including responding to urgent requests.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining clean workspaces.
• Familiarity with relevant processes and documentation systems.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience and certifications. All applicants must be eligible for work in the United States and able to support NASA GSFC operations in Greenbelt, MD.

Basic Compensation:

Jobs on this contract range from $142,300 – 251,700.  Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt, MD area.

The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

 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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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.