Lead Engineer

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KBRs Defense and Technology Solutions (DTS) business unit provides a full spectrum of engineering and technical solutions across the lifecycle of military systems on land at sea in the air and in space. We integrate emerging technologies with platform experience to deliver increased value at a global scale. KBRs success is enabled by its expertise in digital engineering; Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E); AI/big data applications; modeling simulation and training; rapid prototyping; and product research and development.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in optimizing defense systems that ensure national security.
• Opportunities for Career Advancement: As this team continues to grow and evolve there will be opportunities for upward mobility.

KBR is seeking a motivated energetic individual for the role of Lead Engineer at our Orange Park FL (Jacksonville area) office. Immediate tasking will include technical oversight of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) analyses and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) of Naval aviation weapon systems. Longer term tasking will include developing capabilities to better satisfy our customers needs while optimizing our operations. Although teleworking most of the time in-person presence in our Orange Park FL (Jacksonville area) office may be required multiple times per month. Relocation/ sign on bonus available if needed. Travel to technical conferences or customer sites may be required up to four times per year.

Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative methods to analyze maintenance or failure data and solve our customers problems. This could involve the use of different software better use of existing resources or driving broader implementation of Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning (AI/ ML) tools across our team. When appropriate mentor guide and/or coach others on our team to innovate.
• Oversee and review technical aspects of Reliability-Centered Maintenance Analyses Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) and other technical analyses relating to Reliability Availability and Maintainability.
• Coordinate with other teams across KBR identifying where other teams unique capabilities may bring value to our projects.
• Grow our teams engineering capabilities identifying where we may need to provide training for existing personnel or hire new personnel with other skills. When needed hire other engineers onto our team and manage them.
• Provide training for engineers and analysts on tools and methods as needed.
• Review technical reports papers and presentations.
• Present analysis results and recommendations internally and to government clients.

Basic Qualifications:

Clearance & Citizenship: Eligibility for a DoD Secret Security Clearance (must be a U.S. citizen).

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or computer science from an ABET-accredited institution.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in engineering.
• Experience using AI/ ML/ Large Language Model tools such as Copilot Claude ChatGPT or others.
• Proficiency analyzing data using tools such as Minitab MATLAB Python or other programs/ languages.
• An ability to convey complex technical content to non-technical personnel both orally and in writing.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work well in a diverse team.

Familiarity or proficiency with Reliability Engineering techniques methods and tools such as:

• Life Data Analysis (Weibull analysis) or non-parametric analysis to predict remaining useful product life
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Reliability Block Diagrams
• Discrete even simulation (software such as Arena FlexSim Maintenance Aware Design Ecosystem (MADE) OPUS Life Cycle Management Software or others)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience tailoring Large Language Models or building custom GPTs for specific applications.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) or a similar certification.
• Experience leading or working with engineers from different disciplines.
• A masters degree in engineering or business.
• Familiarity with military (ideally Navy) aviation maintenance and operations.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

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.

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.