Senior/SME Systems Engineer with IR experience

KBR Careers; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior/SME Systems Engineer with infrared (IR) experience to support an advanced air platform program focused on EO/IR mission capabilities.

This role provides systems engineering leadership for EO/IR sensor development and integration across platforms, ensuring performance in complex environments. The candidate will apply MBSE practices, support government/industry teams, and deliver technical briefings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of related experience is required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience with EO/IR sensor systems and MBSE is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and systems engineering support for EO/IR sensor development and integration.
• Oversee EO/IR sensor development for mission system applications.
• Test and integrate EO/IR hardware and software, including IRST and image processing.

Skills

EO/IR sensor systems

Model-based systems engineering

Systems engineering

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

Atlassian Suite

Cameo MBSE

Job description

Senior/SME Systems Engineer with IR experience

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Position Summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Infra-red (IR) Systems Integration Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support an advanced air platform program focused on achieving and sustaining national air dominance. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping cutting‑edge Electro-Optic and Infrared (EO/IR) mission capabilities that directly support the nation’s defense and security.

The successful candidate will provide systems engineering expertise supporting the development, integration, and transition of advanced EO/IR sensor technologies for operation in complex and contested environments.

Responsibilities

• The IR Integration SME will provide technical leadership and systems engineering support for EO/IR sensor development and integration efforts.
• Provide oversight and technical management of advanced EO/IR sensor development for mission system applications
• Support the development, integration, and test of EO/IR hardware and software, including Infrared Search and Track (IRST), Video and image processing algorithms, EO/IR electronic countermeasures, and other mission capabilities across the EO/IR spectrum
• Support EO/IR kill chain analysis and integration across platforms and mission systems
• Contribute to systems engineering activities including requirements definition, architecture development, integration, and verification
• Support open architecture implementations and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches
• Participate in platform integration and testing and verification of subsystems for performance and functionality
• Support Government and industry teams through technical planning, design reviews, test reviews, and technical assessments
• Develop and deliver technical briefings to a wide range of audiences, including senior technical and leadership stakeholders
• Collaborate with U.S. Government and industry partner organizations to support joint mission capability development

Work Environment

• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirements: approximately 20% (about one trip per month)
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline
• Minimum 7+ years of related experience is required.
• Experience with EO/IR sensor systems, optics, and/or associated hardware and software development
• Familiarity with EO/IR integration, test, and verification activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing technical content to senior leadership
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, “tip of the spear” environment
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to evolving mission and technical requirements
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired

• Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline
• Familiarity with advanced EO/IR kill chains and mission system integration
• Experience with open architecture frameworks and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies
• Experience with EO/IR countermeasures and advanced image and video processing techniques
• Experience with Government Reference Architecture (GRAs) and integration into operational weapon systems (desired, not required)
• Familiarity with agile development and systems engineering tools such as Atlassian Suite and Cameo
• Active TS/SCI

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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 foster 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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