Production Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

10d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline
An active Secret security clearance OR the ability to obtain and maintain one which requires US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

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.

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 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.
Conduct comprehensive factory floor audits.
Oversee quality control processes and perform technical validations to ensure manufacturing baselines are met.
Analyze defense manufacturing capabilities and industrial base issues.
Implement and monitor Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) protocols to protect production continuity.