Senior IR Sensing Engineer – TS/SCI (Wright-Patt)

Serco; Mountain Home Air Force Base (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the AFLCMC/WA Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Infrared ICT at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role shapes technical solutions and program strategies for DoD programs, focusing on IR sensing and enterprise integration.

Candidates must hold an active TOP-SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility, have extensive DoD/DoW engineering experience, and travel up to 10% CONUS. Collaboration with senior leaders and cross-program teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Active TOP-SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 15+ years DoD/DoW experience.
• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering with 10+ years DoW/DoD experience.
• Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 8 years.
• Travel up to 10% (CONUS).

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering assessments, recommendations, and architectural strategies for decision‑quality data.
• Evaluate IR sensor systems, EO/IR architectures, modernization initiatives, and emerging tech.
• Interface with Materiel Leaders and Chief Engineers to analyze requirements and challenges.
• Collaborate with government, industry, labs, and operators to align programs.
• Assess risks, integration challenges, and tradeoffs for IR sensing capabilities across portfolios.
• Support roadmaps, integration strategies, and modernization approaches for Air Force sensing capabilities.
• Develop technical products and decision-support materials for senior leader decisions.
• Advise leadership on capability gaps and emerging threats.

Skills

Active TOP-SECRET clearance (SCI)

DoD/DoW engineering experience

SAP/SCI experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering

Job description

Serco is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the AFLCMC/WA Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Infrared ICT at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role shapes technical solutions and program strategies for DoD programs, focusing on IR sensing and enterprise integration.

Candidates must hold an active TOP-SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility, have extensive DoD/DoW engineering experience, and travel up to 10% CONUS. Collaboration with senior leaders and cross-program teams is essential.