Senior ISR Platforms Architect for Aviation Systems

Trinzic; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to develop and implement integrated ISR solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure distinct systems and platforms work together for real-time data dissemination and enhanced operational effectiveness across all domains.

The role demands strategic planning, data-driven decision support, and proactive engagement with stakeholders to meet mission requirements. Place of performance includes Huntsville, AL or the Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years’ direct experience with engineering/integration activities supporting the Government, preferably with the Army.
• Direct demonstrated experience managing aviation and product development projects for DoD aviation including hardware and software
• Must have exposure to model-based systems engineering techniques and human-systems integration principles
• Direct experience with agile development lifecycle
• Direct and relevant experience with ISR Architecture infrastructure including Space, Aerial and Ground.
• Demonstrated performance of integration of new and emerging technologies with medium Technology Readiness Levels into an operational environment.
• Recent and relevant experience with AI/ML capabilities for sensor fusion, data compression and implementation of actionable intelligence.
• Relevant experience with aviation avionics system architecture development for on-platform integration and qualification
• Direct and relevant experience with ISR related sensors (i.e.: RF/EW, SAR, EO/IR, SIGINT)
• Understanding of communications and networking for DoD networks

Responsibilities

• The Senior Technical Advisor serves as the chief technical authority and is responsible for strategic planning, development, execution, and management of comprehensive, data-driven and actionable technology enhancement solutions involving engineering advancements, enterprise architecture, secure intelligence and operational environment solutions, data interoperability, or multi-vendor ecosystems.
• Overseeing technology development, system architecture, platform integration, and data & threat analysis efforts/solutions.
• Establishing a standard methodology that is scalable and flexible to build rapid prototypes as well as accommodate various solutions that are functional and feasible to meet the customer’s mission and objectives.
• Overseeing prototype demonstrations in operationally relevant environments, conducting technical and operational assessments against defined performance criteria, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet real-world requirements.
• Engaging with a Change Review Panel (CRP) to mitigate and approve changes to projects’ baseline, including scope, schedule, cost, and compliance requirements.
• As a mission-critical expert, assisting with stakeholder coordination and briefing project information as well as assisting the customer in solutioning based on specified customer requests.
• Working in conjunction with the Program Management team to develop detailed project technical responses and cost estimates.
• Providing supervision and mentorship to multi discipline engineers, technical leads, and technicians.
• Understanding contractual requirements to ensure successful contract performance.
• Place of performance is in Huntsville, AL or in the Washington D.C. area
• Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance is required
• CONUS and potentially OCONUS travel will be required

Skills

System integration

AI/ML capabilities

ISR architecture

Agile development lifecycle

DoD aviation experience

Model-based systems engineering

Data interoperability

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

KBR is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to develop and implement integrated ISR solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure distinct systems and platforms work together for real-time data dissemination and enhanced operational effectiveness across all domains.

The role demands strategic planning, data-driven decision support, and proactive engagement with stakeholders to meet mission requirements. Place of performance includes Huntsville, AL or the Washington, D.C.