Space Suit Design Engineer

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Job Title: Space Suit Design Engineer

Company Name:	KBR
Location:	Webster, TX United States
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	02/13/2026
Expire Date:	03/15/2026
Job Categories:	Engineering, Government and Policy, Information Technology

Job Description

Space Suit Design Engineer

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Space Suit Design Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.

KBR is seeking a SPACE SUIT DESIGN ENGINEER to support our SPACE SUIT OPERATIONS TEAM for KBRs Science and Space division on the xEVAS contract.

The SPACE SUIT DESIGN ENGINEER SPACE SUIT DESIGN ENGINEER will be part of the team that supports the Space Suit Division at KBR on the xEVAS contract. The candidate will work on a collaborative team developing, building and maintaining Space Suits and supporting equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond.

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: Must have a bachelors degree in the field of mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related field.
Years of Experience: 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 collaboratewell with peers and cross-functional teamsand external customers.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Hands-on familiarity with production grade manufacturing equipment.
Experience using established engineering principles in the design anddevelopmentoflife criticalcomponentsfor use inextreme environments.
Experience with qualification and acceptance testing.
Good communication skills, verbal and written

Good interpersonal skills

WORK LOCATION

This position is located onsite at customer facility.

STANDARD KBR REQUIREMENTS:

All of KBRs employees must be team players, able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, able to follow safety and quality policies, able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. In addition, they must also be organized, with good time management skills.

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.

Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits

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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 teams 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.

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