Quality & Reliability Engineer

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

Job summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division seeks a Quality & Reliability Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute field surveillance, QA, and reliability activities for government and defense programs. The role analyzes system performance data, identifies reliability trends, and develops recommendations to improve product performance, durability, and mission readiness.

Collaborating with engineering, logistics, program management, and customer stakeholders, the engineer

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Effective written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated interest in Quality, Reliability, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveillance and data collection to ensure performance and compliance with requirements.
• Analyze field surveillance data and provide detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during field and facility operations.
• Ensure technical documentation is accurate and compliant with program standards.
• Support development of engineering solutions to enhance surveillance capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, project managers, and operations staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards during field activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in engineering

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

Quality & Reliability 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

The Quality and Reliability Engineer serves as a key technical contributor responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing field surveillance, quality assurance, and reliability engineering activities in support of government and defense programs. This role analyzes system performance data, identifies reliability trends, and develops recommendations to improve product performance, durability, and operational effectiveness. Working closely with engineering, logistics, program management, and customer stakeholders, the engineer provides technical guidance and innovative solutions to address quality and reliability challenges throughout the product lifecycle. The position also supports compliance with applicable military, contractual, and industry standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance mission readiness and customer confidence.

Roles And 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.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance; active Secret Security Clearance preferred.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience related to quality engineering, reliability engineering, systems engineering, aerospace, missile defense, or defense programs.
• Familiarity with PATRIOT, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems, or other complex military systems through coursework, military service, internships, or related experience.
• Experience performing data analysis or using engineering tools to evaluate system performance and reliability.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, root cause analysis, statistical methods, or continuous improvement principles.

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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