Senior Engineer - IR Sensing & Systems Architect (TS/SCI)

Serco; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the USAF Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Infrared Sensing ICT at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role requires active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and involves architecture, assessment, and technical leadership across multiple programs.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, analyze requirements, and drive enterprise alignment while traveling up to 10% CONUS. A strong background in DoD engineering and SAP/SCI experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Active TOP-SECRET clearance with ability to obtain SCI
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with extensive DoD/DoW experience
• Master’s or higher in Engineering with DoD/DoW/contracting experience
• Minimum 3 years SAP or SCI experience within the last 8 years
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (CONUS)

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering assessments, technical recommendations, and architectural strategies for enterprise decision making
• Evaluate IR sensor systems, EO/IR architectures, modernization initiatives, and emerging tech
• Interface with Materiel Leaders and Chief Engineers to analyze requirements and dependencies
• Collaborate with government, industry, labs, and operations stakeholders to align programs
• Assess risks, integration challenges, and tradeoffs for IR sensing capabilities across weapon systems
• Support technology roadmaps, integration strategies, and modernization approaches
• Develop technical products and decision support for Capability Trade Council activities
• Advise leadership on capability gaps and evolving tech opportunities
• Travel up to 10% (CONUS)

Skills

Security clearance

SCI/SAP experience

Travel up to 10%

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering

Tools

DoD/DoW experience

Job description

Serco is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the USAF Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Infrared Sensing ICT at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role requires active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and involves architecture, assessment, and technical leadership across multiple programs.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, analyze requirements, and drive enterprise alignment while traveling up to 10% CONUS. A strong background in DoD engineering and SAP/SCI experience is essential.