Junior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Title:

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in the exciting field of Aerospace and Defense? KBR is looking for a highly self-motivated Mechanical Engineering graduate to design and document modifications for multiple US DoD Customers in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will, under supervision, create mechanical designs, drawings, and applicable Mechanical Engineering documentation to support multiple aircraft

Roles and Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Assists more senior Mechanical Engineers in the design of larger and more complex design tasks which involve conventional types of plans, investigations and surveys with relatively few complex features.
• Assists more senior Mechanical Engineers in the performance of on-site Engineering Surveys of customer aircraft
• Under direct supervision, supports installations of new and modified equipment onto existing customer aircraft

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited degree program
• 0 to 3 years experience designing and documenting Mechanical Systems
• Existing SECRET clearance, or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance, is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Solid Works
• Ability to read and interpret typical Mechanical Engineering documentation (i.e. mechanical drawings, weight and balance reports, structural loads analyses, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to read and apply Military, ASME, ASE Specifications as they relate to Mechanical Design
• Knowledge of GD&T practices and application
• Experience PDM or other PLM tools
• Experience with US Army aviation

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

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.