Quality & Reliability Engineer

KBR, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Huntsville, AL seeks a Quality and Reliability Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute field surveillance, quality assurance, and reliability activities across defense programs. You will analyze performance data, identify reliability trends, and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams to improve product durability and mission readiness.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting, troubleshooting, and ensuring documentation compliance with military and industry

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple tasks in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication, able to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveillance and data collection to ensure performance and compliance with requirements.
• Analyze field data and provide detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during field and facility operations.
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurate and compliant with program standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

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.

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.