Senior IR Sensing Engineer for Air Combat Systems

Serco; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off / vacation

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the AFLCMC/WA division, focusing on IR sensing and ICT initiatives.

The role involves advising leadership, analyzing EO/IR architectures, and coordinating with cross-functional partners to align programs at Wright Patterson AFB and beyond. Qualified candidates hold an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access, 15+ years in DoD/DoW engineering, and a Master’s degree or higher.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and SAP experience.
• 15+ years of DoD/DoW engineering experience; BS in engineering.
• Master’s degree in Engineering with 10+ years DoW/DoD-related experience.
• 3+ years SAP or SCI experience within the last 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Advise the IR Sensing ICT Lead with engineering assessments and architectures.
• Evaluate EO/IR systems and modernization initiatives for mission effectiveness.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to analyze requirements and cross-program dependencies.
• Collaborate with government, industry, labs, and ops stakeholders on technical options.
• Assess risks and tradeoffs in IR sensing capabilities across the portfolio.
• Support technology roadmaps and modernization approaches for Air Force sensing.
• Develop briefing materials and decision support for senior leaders.
• Advise leadership on capability gaps and future operational needs.
• Travel up to 10% (CONUS).

Skills

Active Top Secret clearance

Engineering leadership

IR sensing expertise

Stakeholder communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

DAWIA SPRDE/ETM certification (or equivalent)

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the AFLCMC/WA division, focusing on IR sensing and ICT initiatives.

The role involves advising leadership, analyzing EO/IR architectures, and coordinating with cross-functional partners to align programs at Wright Patterson AFB and beyond. Qualified candidates hold an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access, 15+ years in DoD/DoW engineering, and a Master’s degree or higher.