Lead Aviation PLM Systems Architect

KBR, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Career development

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Supervisory Lead Systems Architect in Huntsville, AL to steer architectural strategy and oversee aviation PLM programs for DoD customers.

You will supervise multiple teams, ensure end-to-end design and secure system integration, and mentor engineers toward rigorous technical excellence. You will lead architecture reviews, document interfaces, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, interoperable PLM solutions.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of systems or lead architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide multi-disciplinary teams across government and contractor groups.
• Serve as technical authority for AvPLM architecture overseeing end-to-end design, integration and interoperability.
• Lead architecture development across programs ensuring technical alignment and unified execution.
• Conduct and guide design reviews, data modeling, and system performance assessments for digital thread enablement.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation including interface control documents and system views.
• Provide expert oversight on PLM tool integration, modernization, and legacy transitions.
• Enforce DoD standards and cybersecurity policy compliance.
• Act as senior advisor to leadership and stakeholders, communicating complex concepts clearly.
• Lead workforce development including mentoring, training, and evaluations.
• Support strategic planning and continuous improvement across AvPLM domains.

Skills

Leadership

System architecture

Digital thread

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter BMIDE

Siemens Teamcenter Access Management

Siemens Teamcenter Dispatcher

Siemens Teamcenter Active Workspace

Job description

KBR, Inc. seeks a Supervisory Lead Systems Architect in Huntsville, AL to steer architectural strategy and oversee aviation PLM programs for DoD customers.

You will supervise multiple teams, ensure end-to-end design and secure system integration, and mentor engineers toward rigorous technical excellence. You will lead architecture reviews, document interfaces, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, interoperable PLM solutions.