Senior Engineer, IR Sensing for USAF Platforms

Serco; Gypsum Township (KS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Engineer to support AFLCMC/WA IR sensing on the Wright-Patterson AFB, OH program. The role requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI access, a DoD/DoW engineering background, and leadership in complex, cross‑program environments.

You will travel up to 10% CONUS and work with senior stakeholders to shape enterprise architectures and modernization efforts across multiple aircraft programs.

Qualifications

• Active TOP-SECRET clearance with SCI access and SAP eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 15+ years DoD/DoW or equivalent.
• Master’s or higher in Engineering with 10+ years DoW/DoD experience.
• Minimum 3 years SAP or SCI experience in last 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Advise IR Sensing ICT Lead with engineering assessments and architectural strategies.
• Evaluate IR sensor systems and EO/IR architectures for mission effectiveness.
• Interface with Materiel Leaders and Chief Engineers to analyze requirements and dependencies.
• Collaborate with government and industry stakeholders on technical alternatives.
• Assess risks and tradeoffs in development, integration, and sustainment of IR sensing capabilities.
• Support technology roadmaps, integration strategies, and modernization efforts.
• Develop technical products and decision-support briefings for senior leaders.
• Advise leadership on capability gaps and emerging threats.

Skills

SAP/SCI experience

Security clearance

DoD/DoW experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering

Tools

SPRDE/Engineering & Technical Management cert

Job description

Serco is seeking a Senior Engineer to support AFLCMC/WA IR sensing on the Wright-Patterson AFB, OH program. The role requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI access, a DoD/DoW engineering background, and leadership in complex, cross‑program environments.

You will travel up to 10% CONUS and work with senior stakeholders to shape enterprise architectures and modernization efforts across multiple aircraft programs.