Airworthiness Support Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance/DISABILITY

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Airworthiness Support Engineer to join the National Security Solutions team. You will perform system safety, planning, integration, design review and airworthiness assessment for multi-domain systems, providing risk management guidance and solutions.

The role requires a Master’s degree and extensive experience on Air Force platforms, with DoD airworthiness policy familiarity. On-site work with minimal travel; competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience working on Air Force platforms.
• Technical & regulatory experience in achieving airworthiness certification.
• Familiarization with AFI 62-601, DoDI 5030.61 and MIL-STD-882E.

Responsibilities

• Development and management of system hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Initiate and develop requirements from inception to conclusion for complex programs.
• Provide strategic guidance and expertise to program staff.
• Analyze and recommend improvements for client-specific challenges.
• Consult with client to define need or problem.
• Supervise studies and lead data collection/analysis for advisory.
• Perform activities related to system safety and airworthiness assessment.

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Airworthiness Support Engineer

Belong. 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?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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 designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR seeks an Airworthiness Support Engineer to perform activities associated with system safety requirements, planning, integration, design review, airworthiness assessment, and technical risk management for mutli-domain systems, and recommend solutions.

The Subject Matter Expert will be also responsible for the following tasks:

• Development and management of system hazard analyses and risk assessments
• Initiate, supervise, and/or develop requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs
• Provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
• Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues
• Consult with client to define need or problem
• Supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice
• Performs activities associated with system safety requirements, planning, integration, design review, airworthiness assessment, and technical risk management for mutli-domain systems, and recommend solutions

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-25%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s Degree in relevant field
• 15+ years’ experience working on Air Force platforms
• Technical & regulatory experience in achieving airworthiness certification
• Familiarization with and fulfillment of requirements in AFI 62-601 (USAF Airworthiness Certification), DoDI 5030.61 (DoD Airworthiness Policy), and MIL-STD-882E (System Safety)
• System configuration management experience
• Current/active Top Secret/SCI; Current or recent DoD SAP access
• Subject to a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Virginia Compensation: $210,000-$240,000

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 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. 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.