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We are seeking an experienced Spacecraft CADDesignLeadto drive the end-to-end mechanical designfor a new NASA mission. You willassist the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with coordination of design efforts across a team of designers and engineers, oversee complex CAD assemblies, and ensure all flight hardware translates seamlessly from preliminary concept throughPreliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR)and intofinal launch site delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Ownership:Support the Spacecraft Mechanical Lead with the layout,packagingand interfacedevelopment forflightspacecraftand science instrumentsubsystemsusingDassault SolidWorks.

• TeamLeadership:Assist the Spacecraft Mechanical Leadin managing ateam ofMechanical Designers and Engineers;providetraining,mentoring,developCAD implantation plan,set modeling best practices,assign design tasks,set design release deadlines andpriorities.

• Project Support: Attend and report status at weekly mechanical status meetings, support preparation for key project design reviews.

• Design Review: Review models for compliance with CAD standards,review designs for interface alignments, interferences, mass properties, review drawings for compliance with drawing standardsand proper dimensioning and tolerancing.

• Interface Control: Develop and maintainMechanicalInterface Control Drawings(MICDs) andassist withtracking ofmass properties.

• Configuration Management(CM):Work with the CM team to apply CM controls on design products. Perform preliminary reviews of design products in preparation for review and design release in the CM system. Support final review and approval for design release.

• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Overseeapplication ofWindChillPLM systemto maintain design configurations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education:BachelorsDegree in MechanicalDesignor in leu ofa related technical discipline.

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in aerospace/defense 3D CAD design, with at least 3 years in a team lead or management capacity.

• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency inDassault SolidWorks.Experience with PTC Creo.Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel,Powerpoint).

• CAD Proficiency: Proficient withmanagement of large assemblies, use of simplified reps,shrinkwraps, start part setup, layer control, Mechanical Interface Control Drawings (MICDs), massproperties tracking.

• Drafting Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with Engineering Drawing Practices per ASME Y14.1 and GeometricDimensioning andTolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.

• Product Data Management: Proficient with PTCWindChillProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and Configuration Management (CM) systems.

• Core Skills:Ability to work well in a team environment.Good verbal and written communication skills.Self-motivated, self-starter.Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changes.Ability to multi-task.Good organizational skills.

• Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder due to government and ITAR/export control regulations.

Preferred Skills:

• Hands-on experiencewith spacecraft hardwarethrough environmental testingand into launch.

• Familiarity with spacecraft harness routing andthermaltreatments.

• Experience with modeling ofsheet metal,piping, cabling, routed systems.

• Experience or familiarity with Generative Design practices and softwaresuch asnTopor equivalent.

• Knowledge and experience with Engineering Change Order CAD and CM processes.

Basic Compensation:

$154,000-$230,900

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

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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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