Obsolescence Manager

KBR, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Obsolescence Manager in Huntsville to manage obsolescence risk across PATRIOT and IBCS programs. You will conduct industrial research, compile configuration-specific reports, and present recommendations to senior leadership and program offices.

The role requires a BS in engineering (ABET-accredited) and 5–10 years of engineering experience, with proven briefing skills and cross-functional collaboration. On-site position in Huntsville with clear opportunity for impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering with ABET accreditation.
• 5–10 years in an engineering role.
• Experience with PATRIOT or IBCS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify obsolescence risks and mitigation options for major end items.
• Prepare briefs and reports for senior leadership and IPTs.
• Lead semiannual program level meetings with partners and leadership.
• Analyze engineering change proposals for form, fit, function changes.
• Coordinate with hardware teams and USG obsolescence leads.

Skills

Technical briefing

Leadership

Industrial research

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

## Obsolescence ManagerApplylocations: Huntsville, Alabamatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2127549**Title:**Obsolescence Manager**Program Summary**KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.**Job Summary**KBR is seeking an Obsolescence Manager for fast-paced and dynamic role supporting the PATRIOT and IBCS weapon systems. The candidate will be responsible for conducting broad industrial research to identify hardware obsolescence mitigation strategies in each of the managed major end items. Candidates will use multiple datasets and tools to drive design changes with prime contractors. The candidate will prepare briefings to senior leaders and lead bi-weekly IPTs to communicate changes across both IFMC and PGSE project offices. The Obsolescence Manager will organize and lead a semiannual program level meetings, presenting top design changes and possible courses of action to FMS system users and PAE Fires leadership. The Obsolescence Manager is a key member of Performance Management Directorate, that will interface with Hardware and International Programs Teams.**Roles and Responsibilities*** Candidate will be responsible for proactively using industry search tools to identify possible replacements for identified obsolete parts.* Candidate will generate obsolescence reports by system configuration per major end item for all fielded configurations of PATRIOT and IBCS systems.* Candidate will generate briefing materials of obsolescence reports for each configuration per major end item for IFMC senior leadership, supporting program meetings and IPTs.* Candidate will be responsible for developing and delivery obsolescence reports with FMS partners and senior managers.* Candidate will chair semiannual obsolescence working group meeting with FMS partners and PAE leadership.* Candidate will analyze prime contractor proposed obsolescence changes (engineering change proposals) for form, fit, function changes and communicate issues to the hardware team and USG obsolescence lead.* Candidate will analyze obsolescence reports and recommend different upgrade courses of action for FMS partners based on fielding configuration and programmatic goals.* Candidate will organize and chair bi-weekly IPT meeting, communicating hardware obsolescence changes in development and execution for PGSE and IFMC project leadership.**Basic Qualifications*** Bachelor of Science in Engineering, any disciple, from an ABET accredited program.* 5-10 years of experience in their engineering domain..**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience working in senior staff positions.* Demonstrated ability to deliver technical briefings to senior management and subject matter experts.* Demonstrated ability to generate and deliver technical reports.* Demonstrated manufacturing and process improvement experience.* 5-10 years of experience working on PATRIOT or IBCS weapon systems.* Experience working with Hardware design teams.