Materials Engineer

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Program Summary

KBR is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team within the Defense Systems Engineering organization supporting the sustainment engineering efforts of the Air Force and other DoD customers across multiple programs. We provide engineering expertise in reverse engineering prototyping analysis and other aspects of digital material management allowing our customers to keep legacy systems in operation during the later stages of their lifespans.

Job Summary

This position will support our Tinker AFB customers by resolving sustainment issues. The employee independently evaluates selects and applies standard material engineering techniques procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications. With additional experience within one functional area assists in the design of larger and more complex assignments which involve conventional types of plans investigations and surveys with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents. Actively engaged in determining material of existing structures and may be involved in coatings heat treatment requirements and other materialrelated processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the customer and team of engineers to establish project requirements
• Provide expertise in selecting testing evaluating and validating materials suitable for engineering solutions
• Assisting in writing and reviewing technical documentation

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in materials engineering mechanical engineering or similar technical degree from an ABET accredited school
• 2 years of relevant experience
• US Citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in materials engineering mechanical engineering or similar technical degree.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD systems
• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial standards and specifications
• Knowledge of metallurgy composites polymers and ceramics theory and applications
• Knowledge of welding theory and best practices
• Skilled at written and oral communication
• Certified as a Professional Engineer

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people sustainability 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together we are more innovative more resilient.

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 teams 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.