KBR, Inc

Production Engineer

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Huntsville, AL, USA

In-Office

Entry level

Aerospace

The Role

Serve as a technical authority for defense-system manufacturability, quality, and configuration. Review technical data packages, drawings, military standards, and specifications; maintain requirements traceability; lead configuration management across hardware, software, and firmware; support configuration control boards and status accounting; conduct factory audits and manufacturing validations; and assess industrial-base and supply-chain risks affecting production continuity.

Summary Generated by Built In

Title:

Production 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 War, 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

A Production Engineer opportunity for the Search, Track Acquire, Radiate, Eliminate (STARE) Project Office.

As a Defense Systems Production Engineer, you will serve as a critical technical authority regarding the manufacturability, quality, and configuration of advanced defense systems. This role requires a rigorous focus on technical data validation, factory floor execution, and strict adherence to military standards to ensure the continuous and secure delivery of mission-critical hardware, software, and firmware.

Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Data & Requirements

• Review and approve Technical Data Packages (TDPs).

• Read, interpret, and validate engineering drawings, MIL-STDs, and specifications.

• Ensure end-to-end requirements traceability across the product lifecycle.

Configuration Management (CM)

• Lead Configuration Management efforts across hardware, software, and firmware.

• Actively participate in and guide Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).

• Execute rigorous Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) to maintain system integrity.

Quality & Manufacturing Oversight

• Conduct comprehensive factory floor audits.

• Oversee quality control processes and perform technical validations to ensure manufacturing baselines are met.

Industrial Base & Supply Chain

• Analyze defense manufacturing capabilities and industrial base issues.

• Implement and monitor Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) protocols to protect production continuity.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline
An active Secret security clearance OR the ability to obtain and maintain one which requires US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

Applied knowledge of EIA-649 (Configuration Management).
Applied knowledge of MIL-STD-31000 (Technical Data Packages).
Applied knowledge of ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems).
Deep understanding of defense manufacturing processes.
Supplier risk mitigation and supply chain risk management.
Hardware, software, and firmware integration methodologies.

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.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Active Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
U.S. citizenship
Applied knowledge of EIA-649 configuration management
Applied knowledge of MIL-STD-31000 technical data packages
Applied knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
Deep understanding of defense manufacturing processes
Supplier risk mitigation and supply chain risk management
Hardware, software, and firmware integration methodologies

KBR, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemented by life insurance, mental wellness resources, and a resilience program. Multiple plan options and added wellbeing tools bolster the core offering.
Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with employer matching contributions alongside additional savings options. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan complements long‑term financial benefits.
Flexible Benefits — Work-life programs provide flexible schedules with options for part-time, remote, and “superflex” arrangements coordinated with managers. These flexible arrangements help tailor benefits to role and personal needs.