Lead 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

Title:

Lead Systems Architect

KBR is seeking a Supervisory Lead Systems Architect to drive the architectural strategy and technical execution of mission-critical aviation systems supporting NAVAIR’s Aviation Product Lifecycle Management (AvPLM) program. In this senior leadership role, you will supervise and guide multiple technical teams across organizations, ensuring system architecture aligns with government objectives and modern digital engineering practices. You will oversee the design, integration, and performance of PLM systems while mentoring engineering teams, enforcing technical rigor, and serving as a key liaison with stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities

• supervise, mentor, and guide a multi-disciplinary team of systems architects and engineers across government and contractor teams
• Serve as the technical authority for AvPLM architecture, overseeing end-to-end system design, integration, and interoperability.
• Lead the coordination of architecture development across multiple programs and teams, ensuring technical alignment and unified execution.
• Conduct and guide design reviews, data modeling, and system performance assessments to support digital thread enablement.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, including interface control documents, system views, and compliance matrices.
• Provide expert oversight on PLM tool integration, system modernization efforts, and legacy transitions.
• Promote architectural best practices and enforce adherence to DoD technical standards and cybersecurity policies.
• Act as a senior advisor to internal leadership and external stakeholders, articulating complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Lead workforce development efforts including mentoring, training, and technical performance evaluations.
• Support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives across AvPLM technical domains.

Basic Qualifications:

• Citizenship & Clearance: U.S. citizenship required. DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 10 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years in a supervisory or lead architect role overseeing cross-functional technical teams.
• Expertise in PLM tools such as Siemens Teamcenter (v12.x+), including BMIDE, Access Management, Dispatcher, and Active Workspace.
• Knowledge of DoD sustainment processes, digital thread initiatives, and PLM-to-ERP integrations.
• Experience with system-of-systems design, configuration management, and aviation sustainment architectures.
• Track record of delivering complex PDM/PLM solutions through full lifecycle implementation and modernization.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 hours/week

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.