KBR, Inc

Production Engineer

KBR, Inc$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline
  • Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one (U.S. Citizenship required)
  • Knowledge of EIA-649 for Configuration Management
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-31000 for Technical Data Packages
  • Understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
  • Experience with defense manufacturing processes
  • Expertise in hardware, software, and firmware integration methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for compliance
  • Interpret and validate engineering drawings and military standards
  • Ensure traceability of requirements through the product lifecycle
  • Lead Configuration Management efforts across all platforms
  • Guide Configuration Control Boards and manage changes effectively
  • Conduct factory audits to ensure quality control
  • Analyze and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure production continuity

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical defense systems
  • Engagement in innovative projects within a specialized field
  • Support for ongoing training and professional development
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
  • Contributions to national security and defense efforts
Full Job Description

Title:

Production Engineer

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.

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ

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