Chief Engineer (APMSE)

KBR Careers; Saint Inigoes Shores (MD); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, a leader in mission engineering, seeks a Chief Engineer (APMSE) to oversee CuXS system integration and modernization, advising program leadership on technical risks and tradeoffs across hardware, software, and firmware. This senior role requires a strong engineering background and active clearance, with a proven ability to align government requirements with industry capabilities.

The Chief Engineer will lead technical execution, ensure rigorous documentation, and coordinate across

Qualifications

• Master's in Engineering or a STEM discipline with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor's in Engineering or a STEM discipline with 12+ years of experience.
• Active/Current Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain Top Secret; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience supporting CuXS/system integration under a Government-led model and coordinating across Government-Industry teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning and execution for CuXS system integration and engineering support across O&M, PROC, and RDT&E efforts.
• Direct development, review, and delivery of key engineering documentation supporting program objectives (integration docs, analyses, reports).
• Oversee engineering change development and incorporation for system improvements and logistics support.
• Coordinate engineering investigations, failure mode identification, and corrective action recommendations for fielded systems.
• Ensure technical data is reviewed and updated to reflect approved changes to configuration and operation.
• Provide technical leadership across stakeholders, including prioritization of engineering deliverables and risk mitigations.
• Ensure outputs are compatible with Government IT environments and proper classification handling.

Skills

Engineering leadership

System integration

Documentation

Education

Master's in Engineering or STEM

Bachelor's in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Technical documentation

Engineering change processes

Job description

Title

Chief Engineer (APMSE)

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. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

The Chief Engineer (APMSE) serves as the senior technical authority supporting the integration, sustainment, and modernization of Counter Uncrewed Systems (CuXS). This role leads technical execution across hardware, software, and firmware integration activities, ensuring engineering documentation and work products align with Government requirements and operational priorities. The Chief Engineer advises program leadership on technical risk, engineering tradeoffs, and execution priorities while coordinating across Government-Industry teams. This position is central to enabling rapid adaptation of CuXS solutions under the oLSI model and ensuring technical rigor across the program lifecycle.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning and execution for CuXS system integration and engineering support across O&M, PROC, and RDT&E efforts.
• Direct development, review, and delivery of key engineering documentation (e.g., integration documentation, technical analyses, and technical reports) supporting program objectives.
• Oversee engineering change development and incorporation supporting system improvements, deficiency corrections, and logistics support improvements.
• Coordinate engineering investigations, failure mode identification, and corrective action recommendations for fielded systems.
• Ensure technical data is properly reviewed, maintained, and updated to reflect approved changes to system configuration and operation.
• Provide technical leadership across stakeholders, including coordination of engineering priorities, deliverables, and risk mitigations.
• Ensure technical outputs are compatible with Government IT environments and appropriate classification handling requirements.

Basic Qualifications

Clearance & Citizenship: Active/Current Secret, with eligibility to obtain Top Secret. U.S. citizenship required.

Education & Experience: Master's in Engineering or an Engineering/STEM Discipline & 8+ years of experience, OR Bachelor's in Engineering or an Engineering/STEM Discipline & 12+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting system integration under an oLSI or Government-led integration model.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering change documentation and integration drawings.
• Familiarity with system safety, failure analysis, and corrective action programs.
• Experience supporting fielded systems and operational stakeholders.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

Compensation: $139,000-$209,000. The salary range posted is based on the national 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. 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.

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