Senior Tech Strategist – Aviation & Ground Systems

Trinzic; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Chief Technical Advisor to lead technical strategy for Aviation and Ground Systems within its Mission Technology Solutions portfolio. You will shape the technical direction across concept to sustainment, influence senior leaders, and ensure mission readiness on major defense programs.

This executive role requires deep engineering expertise, strategic thinking, and outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage with government and industry partners and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field.
• 20+ years of defense acquisition/engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for aviation, ground vehicle, and defense systems initiatives.
• Advise executives on technical strategy, modernization roadmaps, and customer priorities.
• Guide systems engineering, integration, verification, and production transition across programs.
• Support program reviews, readiness assessments, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Executive technical leadership

Defense program experience

Technical strategy & roadmaps

Stakeholder engagement

System lifecycle knowledge

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Configuration management

Product lifecycle management

Digital engineering

Sustainment planning

Job description

KBR is seeking a Chief Technical Advisor to lead technical strategy for Aviation and Ground Systems within its Mission Technology Solutions portfolio. You will shape the technical direction across concept to sustainment, influence senior leaders, and ensure mission readiness on major defense programs.

This executive role requires deep engineering expertise, strategic thinking, and outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage with government and industry partners and maintain