Hardware Engineer

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

Job summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division seeks a Hardware Engineer to support the LTI product office and current programs through requirements review, qualification planning, and major engineering reviews. You will contribute to obsolescence mitigation and new hardware qualification across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with IPTs, perform technical assessments, and help government customers address emerging requirements while maintaining program integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Systems Preferred) with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• PhD in lieu of relevant experience.
• Experience with hardware technical data packages, missile system hardware, engineering design reviews, and hardware integration.
• Active security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Hardware Engineer Subject Matter Expert supporting LTI Systems Engineering on LTI managed PATRIOT Launcher and GEM-T Missile Programs.
• Provide technical support at IPT meetings, working groups, and TIM.
• Support major System Engineering reviews like SRR, PDR, and CDR.
• Use engineering knowledge to ensure qualification test plans adequately test new hardware.

Skills

Hardware design

Technical data packages

Engineering design reviews

Hardware integration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree with 2 years experience

PhD in lieu of experience

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Job description

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.

Title

Hardware 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

Join the Program Acquisition Executive Fires – SHIELD Project Office in a dynamic, fast-paced environment supporting the Lower Tier Interceptor (LTI) Product Office. As a Hardware Engineer, you will support current programs of record, obsolescence mitigation efforts, and emerging programs by reviewing requirements documentation, qualification test plans, and participating in major engineering reviews. This role requires applying broad engineering expertise to ensure program hardware requirements are being met or exceeded, throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Serve as Hardware Engineer Subject Matter Expert supporting LTI Systems Engineering on LTI managed PATRIOT Launcher and GEM-T Missile Programs
• Provide technical support at Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, working groups, and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM)
• Support major System Engineering reviews like Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
• Use engineering knowledge to ensure qualification test plans adequately test new hardware compliance to system requirements.
• Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and Request for Change (RFC) documentation to validate Technical Data Package (TDP) changes are accurate.
• Research and develop Courses of Action to help government customers make informed decisions on emerging requirements and obsolescence mitigation efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Systems Preferred) with 4 years of relevant experience, OR
• Master’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience, OR
• PhD in lieu of relevant experience
• Experience with hardware technical data packages, missile system hardware, engineering design reviews, and hardware integration.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Active security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Army Air Defense Launcher and Missile programs
• Knowledge of Army Systems Engineering design practices and requirements specifications processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to Hardware Design and Integration efforts
• Familiarity with reading and evaluating engineering Technical Data Packages
• Experience with Models Based Systems Engineering (Cameo, MagicDraw, etc.)

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.

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