Senior IR Systems Integration SME (EO/IR)

KBR Careers; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Senior/SME Systems Engineer with IR experience to lead EO/IR sensor development and integration for advanced air platform programs. The role emphasizes systems engineering leadership, architecture development, and MBSE in contested environments.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in EO/IR domains, TS/SCI eligibility, and strong communication skills to brief senior leaders and collaborate with government and industry teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, or related field.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• EO/IR sensor systems experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering leadership for EO/IR sensor development.
• Oversee integration and verification for mission systems.
• Support MBSE approaches and open architectures.
• Deliver technical briefings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with government and industry partners.

Skills

EO/IR Systems

Sensor Integration

Clearance SCI eligibility

Written Verbal Communication

Fast-paced Environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Engineering/Physics

Job description

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Senior/SME Systems Engineer with IR experience to lead EO/IR sensor development and integration for advanced air platform programs. The role emphasizes systems engineering leadership, architecture development, and MBSE in contested environments.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in EO/IR domains, TS/SCI eligibility, and strong communication skills to brief senior leaders and collaborate with government and industry teams.