Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

KBR Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical architectures, RF and antenna integration, and electronic warfare efforts for ground combat systems. You will bridge engineering with Department of War processes, ensuring solutions meet operational requirements and milestones.

The role requires strong communication with government stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to maintain baseline integrity and drive acquisition success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Electrical or related discipline; ABET-accredited program.
• Experience supporting defense systems, military electronics, threat systems, or training systems.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience developing and managing SOWs, PWSs, acquisition plans, cost estimates, and IDIQ/Task Order contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration, modernization, and lifecycle support of ground combat and training systems focusing on electrical, RF, antenna, and electronic architectures.
• Provide technical leadership for antenna placement, EMC assessments, and emitter systems integration.
• Evaluate vehicle electrical architectures and recommend improvements for survivability and interoperability.
• Develop and manage SEPs, SOWs, PWSs, CDRLs, and engineering baselines; participate in SRR, PDR, and CDR.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide COR oversight for Task Orders and IDIQ contracts.
• Support source selection through technical evaluations and requirements assessments.
• Deliver senior-level briefings to government leadership and program management.
• Other duties as assigned to support mission requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Acquisition experience

Security clearance TS/SCI

Contracting

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer – Ground Combat Systems serves as a senior technical and acquisition authority supporting the modernization, integration, and lifecycle management of complex ground combat and training platforms. This position provides leadership across vehicle electrical architectures, RF and antenna integration, electronic warfare capabilities, threat systems, and multi-spectral signature management efforts. The role bridges engineering execution with Department of War acquisition, contracting, and fiscal management processes to ensure technical solutions align with operational requirements, program objectives, and milestone expectations. Working closely with government stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, the position drives technical rigor while supporting program cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Success in this role requires the ability to communicate complex technical concepts, maintain engineering baseline integrity, and provide informed recommendations that support mission effectiveness and acquisition success.

Title

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer – Ground Combat Systems serves as a senior technical and acquisition authority supporting the modernization, integration, and lifecycle management of complex ground combat and training platforms. This position provides leadership across vehicle electrical architectures, RF and antenna integration, electronic warfare capabilities, threat systems, and multi-spectral signature management efforts. The role bridges engineering execution with Department of War acquisition, contracting, and fiscal management processes to ensure technical solutions align with operational requirements, program objectives, and milestone expectations. Working closely with government stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, the position drives technical rigor while supporting program cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Success in this role requires the ability to communicate complex technical concepts, maintain engineering baseline integrity, and provide informed recommendations that support mission effectiveness and acquisition success.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the integration, modernization, and lifecycle support of ground combat, threat, and training system platforms with emphasis on electrical, RF, antenna, and electronic architectures.
• Provide technical leadership for antenna placement, electromagnetic compatibility assessments, and integration of active and passive emitter systems, sensors, and countermeasure technologies.
• Evaluate vehicle electrical architectures and recommend design improvements to support mission effectiveness, survivability, and system interoperability.
• Develop, review, and manage Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), acquisition documentation, and engineering baselines.
• Support and participate in technical reviews including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, cost and price evaluations, execution tracking, and budget planning activities including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) support.
• Monitor contractor performance, manage prime and subcontractor execution issues, and provide Contracting Officer Representative (COR) oversight for Task Orders and IDIQ contracts.
• Support source selection activities through technical evaluations, requirements assessments, and acquisition planning efforts.
• Deliver senior-level technical and programmatic briefings to government leadership, stakeholders, and program management officials.
• Other duties as assigned in support of mission and business requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering and acquisition experience supporting defense systems, military electronics, threat systems, or training systems.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience developing and managing SOWs, PWSs, acquisition plans, cost estimates, and IDIQ or Task Order contract vehicles.
• Experience supporting Department of War 5000-series acquisition processes, ACAT programs, and milestone reviews.
• Experience serving in Program Manager, COR, or equivalent acquisition oversight roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Antenna Engineering certification.
• Experience supporting RF system integration, antenna design considerations, or electronic warfare programs.
• Experience with ground combat vehicle modernization and survivability initiatives.
• Experience leading source selections and contract evaluation activities.
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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