Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, Ground Combat Systems

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

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.