Hardware Engineer

KBR, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support the LTI product office across current programs and obsolescence mitigation efforts.

You will review requirements, qualification test plans, and participate in major engineering reviews to ensure hardware requirements are met throughout the lifecycle. The role demands broad engineering expertise, collaboration in fast-paced teams, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

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 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 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.

Skills

Active security clearance

Willing to travel

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Systems Preferred)

Master’s Degree

PhD in lieu of experience

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Job description

Hardware Engineer Program Summary

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’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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.