Defense Quality & Reliability Engineer

Trinzic; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s Quality & Reliability Engineer role sits within a mission-focused team delivering field surveillance, QA, and reliability activities for government and defense programs. You will analyze performance data, identify reliability trends, and propose improvements across the product lifecycle, coordinating with engineering, logistics, and program management to sustain mission readiness.

You will ensure compliance with applicable military and industry standards while contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution is required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a team-oriented environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences, including engineers, military personnel, government customers, and program stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interest in Quality, Reliability, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering disciplines through academic coursework, internships, co-op experience, research projects, or relevant work experience.
• Ability to analyze technical data, identify trends, and support engineering investigations to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments and data collection to ensure performance and compliance with requirements.
• Analyze field surveillance data and provide detailed reports on findings and recommendations.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving technical issues that arise during field and facility operations.
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with program standards and requirements.
• Support the development of engineering solutions to enhance surveillance capabilities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technical experts, project managers, and operational staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards during field activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Communication skills

Engineering mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

KBR’s Quality & Reliability Engineer role sits within a mission-focused team delivering field surveillance, QA, and reliability activities for government and defense programs. You will analyze performance data, identify reliability trends, and propose improvements across the product lifecycle, coordinating with engineering, logistics, and program management to sustain mission readiness.

You will ensure compliance with applicable military and industry standards while contributing to continuous