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What does a components engineer do?
A components engineer oversees the proper selection of components for an electrical or mechanical assembly, or in the design of a new piece of machinery. As a components engineer, your responsibilities include testing and installing these components to ensure they are of the highest quality before utilizing them in a project. Other duties include identifying the best suppliers for each component and maintaining a library of parts for each project or equipment. A components engineer can work in a variety of industries.
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| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Electrical, Electronics, or related field; certifications like IPC or IPC-A-610 | Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred |
| Work Environment | Design, testing, and selection of electronic components; collaboration with manufacturing | Design, analyze, and develop electrical systems; testing and troubleshooting |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Electronics manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics | Power systems, telecommunications, automation, electronics |
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Job description
Title:
Acquisition EngineerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
With KBR, you will be at theforefront of Innovative systems.
You will join a connected networkof KBR personnel that spans every aspect of designing, acquiring, and operating the Nation's most precious systems.
Be prepared to make a positive, needed impact on our National Security while working with recognized experts and pioneersin the field.
Key Responsibilities:
KBR is looking for an Acquisition Engineer with Space Systems to provide support to Government Space System acquisitionefforts. In this role, you will bridge be the bridge between Contracts, Acquisition, and Systems Engineering. To be successful at this role, you'll need to have significant experience with Space Systems and DOD Acquisitions. You will work in a well-funded program office with multiple MSAs in multiple phases.
SOW: Writingthe Statement of Work for upcoming acquisitions
RFI's and RFP's: Contribute to RFI & RFP strategy; write and prepare documents for RFI's and RFP's
Acquisition: Carrying a Major System Acquisitions and various Task Orders and other contract actions through Acquisition Processes such as ASC and CRP; Advising on best practices and guidelines for contract types and approval authorities, reviewing CDRLs, and providing innovativeacquisitionrecommendations to solve challenging issues with the optimal courses of action.
Oversight:Overseeing contract execution including Milestone Payment Plans and Incentive Plans; AdvisingContractingOfficer (CO) and ContractingOfficerTechnical Representative (COTR) on contract and acquisition items
Technical:Identifying risks and providing unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems
Accuracy:Reviewing contractor submissions for technical accuracy and providing government personnel detailedcritical analysis
Compliance:Assist with contract compliance assessments
Work Environment:
Location:On-site Chantilly, VA
Travel Requirements:Once a month
Working Hours:Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
Clearance:Must possess and be able to maintain an active TS/SCI with Poly
Education & Experience:BS/BA 18+years, or MS/MA 15+ years, or PhD and 12+ years
Specific Experience:
15+years of experience with Space Systems acquisition
Experience with Acquisition and Contracts topics like structure of contracts, execution of task orders and fixed price contracts, the government competitiveacquisitionprocess, negotiations
At least 5 years of experience with IC group
Experience with DoD & IC acquisitions, including source selections on MajorSystem Acquisition
Experience withSystems Engineering processesacross the development life cycle
Policy:Familiarity with IC and DoD Acquisition regulations and policies
Mentor:Ability to mentor junior contractors and Government team members
Reporting:Track and report progress at multiple levels of Contractor and Government leadership
Ready to Make a Difference?
Close with a strong call to action, encouraging potential candidates to apply and highlighting the opportunity to make a significant impact in the role.
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 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.
About KBR
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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.
Industry
It services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
1998