Senior IR Systems Engineer – Wright-Patterson AFB

Serco; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Birth, adoption, parental leave

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Engineer to support AFLCMC/WA at Wright Patterson AFB, OH, focusing on IR sensing capabilities and enterprise integration. The role informs decision-makers through engineering analyses, roadmaps, and strategic assessments.

You will work with government and industry partners, advising leadership on technical options, risks, and modernization approaches while maintaining DoD-level security clearances and readiness for CONUS travel.

Qualifications

• Active TOP-SECRET clearance with SCI access and current background investigation or Continuous Vetting.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 15+ years DoD/DoW or DoW contractor experience.
• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years DoW/DoD experience.
• Minimum 3 years SAP or SCI experience within the last 8 years.
• Up to 10% travel (CONUS).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor to the IR Sensing ICT Lead by developing engineering assessments, technical recommendations, and architectural strategies.
• Evaluate IR sensor systems, EO/IR architectures, modernization initiatives, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities to enhance mission effectiveness.
• Interface with Materiel Leaders, Chief Engineers, and senior stakeholders to analyze requirements and recommend actionable solutions for enterprise alignment.
• Collaborate with government, industry, laboratory, and operational stakeholders to analyze technical alternatives and promote alignment.
• Assess risks, integration challenges, dependencies, and tradeoffs for development, integration, fielding, and sustainment of IR sensing capabilities across aircraft weapon systems.
• Support technology roadmaps, integration strategies, and modernization approaches for Air Force IR sensing capabilities.
• Develop and brief technical products and decision-support materials for the Capability Trade Council and senior leadership.
• Advise on engineering considerations for capability gaps, future needs, and evolving technology opportunities.
• Ability to travel up to 10% CONUS.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCI access

Engineering degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Serco is seeking a Senior Engineer to support AFLCMC/WA at Wright Patterson AFB, OH, focusing on IR sensing capabilities and enterprise integration. The role informs decision-makers through engineering analyses, roadmaps, and strategic assessments.

You will work with government and industry partners, advising leadership on technical options, risks, and modernization approaches while maintaining DoD-level security clearances and readiness for CONUS travel.