Senior/SME Systems Engineer with IR experience

KBR, Inc; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Infra-Red (IR) Systems Integration Engineer SME to support an advanced air platform program focused on achieving and sustaining national air dominance.

This role will shape cutting-edge EO/IR sensor capabilities for operation in complex and contested environments. The successful candidate will provide systems engineering leadership for EO/IR sensor development and integration, oversee hardware/software test, MBSE implementations, and brief senior

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 briefing senior leadership.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

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 development, integration, and test of EO/IR hardware and software, including IRST, image processing, and EC/EO capabilities.
• Support EO/IR kill chain analysis and integration across platforms and mission systems.
• Contribute to requirements definition, architecture development, integration, and verification.
• Support MBSE approaches and model‑based systems engineering.
• Participate in platform integration, testing, and verification of subsystems for performance.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings to senior technical and leadership stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Government and industry partners on joint mission capability development.

Skills

EO/IR systems

Systems engineering

MBSE

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Systems Engineering or related

Tools

Atlassian Suite

Cameo

Job description

Title: Senior/SME Systems Engineer with IR experience Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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

Required

• 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

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability.
• Paid time off.
• 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’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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.