Quality & Reliability Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Quality & Reliability Engineer in Huntsville, AL to plan, coordinate, and execute field surveillance, QA, and reliability activities for government/defense programs.

You will analyze system data, identify trends, and propose improvements to durability and operational effectiveness across the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with engineering, logistics, program management, and customer stakeholders, providing guidance and innovative solutions while ensuring

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; active 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 in a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to present technical information to diverse audiences.

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 during field and facility operations.
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with program standards.
• 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.

Skills

Quality engineering

Reliability engineering

Data analysis

Field surveillance

Technical reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PATRIOT

IAMD systems

Engineering tools

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.