Senior IR Sensing Engineer for USAF Programs

Serco; Cannon Afb (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco seeks a Senior Engineer to support the Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Infrared (IR) Sensing ICT for AFLCMC/WA. You will help shape technical solutions and program strategies, interfacing with senior stakeholders and managing enterprise-level integration across multiple programs.

The role requires an active TS clearance with SCI access, DoD/DoW experience, and the ability to travel up to 10%. You will join a high-impact team at Wright Patterson AFB and contribute to modernization efforts

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI and access to SAPs.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 15 years of relevant DoD/DoW experience.
• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or equivalent with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years SAP or SCI experience within the last 8 years.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Advise IR Sensing ICT Lead with engineering assessments and architectural strategies for enterprise decision making.
• Evaluate IR sensor systems, EO/IR architectures, and modernization initiatives to enhance mission capability.
• Interface with Materiel Leaders and Chief Engineers to analyze requirements and drive enterprise alignment.
• Collaborate with government, industry, and labs to analyze technical alternatives and promote cross-program alignment.
• Assess risks, integration challenges, and tradeoffs for IR sensing capabilities across aircraft weapon systems portfolio.
• Support development of technology roadmaps, integration strategies, and modernization approaches.
• Develop and brief technical products and decision support materials for senior leadership.

Skills

Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible)

DoD/DoW engineering experience

Stakeholder engagement

Engineering judgment and advisory

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Masters or higher in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Serco seeks a Senior Engineer to support the Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Infrared (IR) Sensing ICT for AFLCMC/WA. You will help shape technical solutions and program strategies, interfacing with senior stakeholders and managing enterprise-level integration across multiple programs.

The role requires an active TS clearance with SCI access, DoD/DoW experience, and the ability to travel up to 10%. You will join a high-impact team at Wright Patterson AFB and contribute to modernization efforts