Aircraft Systems Integrator

Trinzic; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 129,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR's Mission Engineering Division seeks an Aircraft Systems Integrator (ASI) to support the AST Program Office at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The role involves integration of EO/IR systems on aircraft, network architectures, and cross-functional team collaboration.

Qualified candidates have active TS/SSBI clearance, a technical degree (or HS with 8 years systems integration), and experience with Navy aircraft and drawing tools like Visio or AutoCAD. Travel up to 25% and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Clearance & Citizenship: Active Top Secret/SSBI; SSBI within 6 years or Continuous Evaluation.
• Education: technical degree or HS with significant systems integration experience.
• Experience: Navy aircraft systems integration, installation, and checkout.
• Software/Tools: Drawings with Visio or AutoCAD.
• Certification: ability to pass physical/water survival qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration for aircraft EO/IR systems and network architectures.
• Design subsystems interfaces and validate EO/IR integration on aircraft.
• Perform functional analysis to meet customer performance goals.
• Develop proposals and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Conduct post-modification checkouts, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Create system interconnect diagrams and assist with logistics.
• Provide hands-on training to military and civilian personnel.
• Attend AST program meetings and report status to leadership.
• Travel up to 25% for integration and testing activities.

Skills

Systems integration

Installation & checkout

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

High School Diploma + 8 years experience

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Title

Aircraft Systems Integrator

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin‑off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest‑priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

KBR is seeking a Aircraft Systems Integrator (ASI) to support the Advanced Sensors Technologies (AST) Program Office at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The candidate will perform a variety of engineering work in the development of cutting‑edge DoD operable system network capabilities while meeting customer requirements within the imposed constraints. The position supports advanced technical projects with strategic planning, accelerated schedules, equipment integration onto aircraft and testing requirements from multi‑disciplined cross‑functional teams.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead integration efforts for aircraft optical systems and associated network architectures as a subject matter expert.
• Conduct subsystem interface design and research to ensure seamless integration of EO/IR systems onto P‑8A aircraft.
• Perform functional analysis of integrated networks to confirm alignment with customer performance goals.
• Support development and evaluation of technical proposals and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for AST projects.
• Conduct post‑modification subsystem checkouts, testing, troubleshooting, and technical direction across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Develop system interconnect diagrams and provide guidance on product logistics for AST systems.
• Provide specialized hands‑on training to military and civilian personnel, including in‑flight test support on the P‑8A as a Project Specialist.
• Attend and contribute to AST program meetings, reporting status updates to government leadership and integration teams.
• Travel up to 25% to support integration and testing activities across program locations.

Basic Qualifications

• Clearance & Citizenship: Active Top Secret/SSBI; SSBI completed within the last 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline OR High School Diploma with at least 8 years of systems integration experience.
• Experience: Systems integration, installation, and checkout experience on Navy aircraft; demonstrated ability to read schematics and troubleshoot complex aviation subsystems.
• Software/Tools: Experience editing or creating drawings in Visio or AutoCAD.
• Certification(s): Ability to pass physical and water survival qualification requirements to fly as a Project Specialist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Wescam EO/IR systems.
• P‑8A aircraft integration, installation, and checkout experience.
• Fiber optic cleaning/inspection/fabrication certification.
• Familiarity with P‑8A Turret Deployment Unit and MX‑series installations.
• Knowledge of the Navy Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week

Compensation: $129,000- $195,000. The salary range posted is based on the Maryland average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.

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’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.

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