Senior Engineer, IR Sensing & Aircraft Systems – Wright Patt

Serco; Montana; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the AFLCMC/WA Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. You will serve as a technical advisor, evaluating IR sensor systems, EO/IR architectures, and modernization initiatives while interfacing with senior stakeholders across programs.

You will help develop technology roadmaps and integration strategies, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and mission needs. A Top-Secret clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and SAP access.
• Bachelor's in engineering with 15+ years DoD/DoW or equivalent.
• Master's or higher with 10+ years DoD/DoW experience.
• Minimum 3 years SAP or SCI experience within last 8 years.
• Up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Advise IR Sensing ICT Lead with assessments, recommendations, and architectural strategies.
• Evaluate IR sensor systems, EO/IR architectures, and modernization efforts.
• Interface with Materiel Leaders and Chief Engineers to align requirements and cross-program dependencies.
• Collaborate with government, industry, labs, and operators to analyze alternatives.
• Assess risks, integration challenges, and tradeoffs for IR sensing capabilities across platforms.
• Develop technology roadmaps, integration strategies, and modernization approaches.
• Produce technical briefs and decision-support products for senior leadership.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

DoD/DoW engineering experience

Stakeholder communication

System-level analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SA/SCI program experience

System architecture tools

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the AFLCMC/WA Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. You will serve as a technical advisor, evaluating IR sensor systems, EO/IR architectures, and modernization initiatives while interfacing with senior stakeholders across programs.

You will help develop technology roadmaps and integration strategies, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and mission needs. A Top-Secret clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility is required.