Production Engineer

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

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Defense Systems Production Engineer to serve as the technical authority on manufacturability, quality, and configuration for critical defense hardware, software, and firmware. The role emphasizes data validation, factory execution, and strict adherence to standards to ensure secure, mission-ready deliveries.

You will review TDPs, validate drawings, lead CM activities, and ensure traceability across the lifecycle while mitigating supplier risk and sustaining production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead Configuration Management across hardware, software, and firmware.
• Participate in and guide Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
• Execute Configuration Status Accounting to maintain system integrity.
• Conduct factory floor audits and oversee manufacturing quality baselines.
• Analyze defense manufacturing capabilities and monitor supply chain risks.

Skills

Manufacturability

Quality oversight

Configuration management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Title: Production Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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.