Lead Systems Architect

Trinzic; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Supervisory Lead Systems Architect to drive architecture strategy for AvPLM programs in the U.S. You will supervise multiple teams across government and contractors, ensuring alignment with DoD objectives and modern digital engineering practices.

You will mentor engineers, enforce rigorous standards, and serve as a key liaison with stakeholders, shaping PLM integration and modernization across programs.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in PLM tools and DoD sustainment processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide multi-disciplinary teams across government and contractor teams.
• Act as the technical authority for AvPLM architecture.
• Lead architecture development across programs for alignment and execution.
• Oversee design reviews, data modeling, and performance assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Systems architecture

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

BMIDE

Active Workspace

Access Management

Job description

Title

Lead Systems Architect

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 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

Compensation: $132,000-$198,000. 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’s philosophy and foster 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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