Senior IR Sensing Engineer – Wright-Patterson AFB

Serco; Columbus Afb (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the AFLCMC/WA Fighters and Advanced Aircraft IR Sensing ICT at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. You will help shape technical solutions and program strategies, including evaluating EO/IR architectures, risk, and roadmaps, while engaging senior stakeholders.

The role requires a Top-Secret clearance with SCI access, a strong DoD engineering background, and ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Active TOP-SECRET clearance with SCI access required.
• ABET/engineering degree with 15 years DoD/DoW experience; master’s preferred with 10 years.
• Experience with SAP/SCI within last 8 years is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise the ICT Lead with engineering assessments, recommendations, and architectural strategies.
• Evaluate IR sensor systems and EO/IR architectures to identify enhancement opportunities.
• Collaborate with leaders to analyze requirements, dependencies, and drive enterprise alignment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze alternatives and promote program alignment.
• Assess risks and tradeoffs in developing and sustaining IR sensing across weapon systems.
• Support roadmaps and modernization strategies for Air Force IR sensing.
• Develop and brief engineering analyses and decision-support products for CTC.
• Advise leadership on gaps and evolving tech opportunities.
• Travel up to 10% (CONUS).

Skills

Top-Secret clearance

DoD/DoW experience

Engineering leadership

SAP/SCI experience

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Serco is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the AFLCMC/WA Fighters and Advanced Aircraft IR Sensing ICT at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. You will help shape technical solutions and program strategies, including evaluating EO/IR architectures, risk, and roadmaps, while engaging senior stakeholders.

The role requires a Top-Secret clearance with SCI access, a strong DoD engineering background, and ability to travel up to 10%.