Sr Engineer Mission Engineering Integration Activities

KBR, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Sr Engineer for Mission Engineering Integration Activities to support OUSW R&E, delivering advanced technical expertise and leadership across DoD modernization initiatives.

You will evaluate warfighting capabilities, bridge critical gaps, and accelerate transitions of innovations to programs of record. The role requires a TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility, 15+ years of experience, and deep knowledge of ISR systems and space domains.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or physics.
• Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for SCI and SAP experience.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Solid working knowledge of current and future airborne and space ISR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise in warfighting technologies and capabilities for Mission Engineering Integration Activities (MEIA).
• Deliver technical assessments and analysis to provide recommended innovative approaches, technologies, and capabilities to address critical joint warfighting capability gaps.
• Provide technical analysis and advice to inform capability requirements development and validation in the TMTR process.
• Provide technical expertise to inform mission engineering studies, prototype development, experimentation, and global integrated wargaming.
• Collaborate with Service, Joint Staff, and OSD stakeholders to support the transition of technologies from prototypes to Service programs of record.
• Prepare and deliver reports and briefings to Senior DoD leadership.

Skills

Executive presence

Communication skills

Self-starter

Highly organized

Education

Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or physics

Job description

Title:

Sr Engineer Mission Engineering Integration Activities

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.

KBR is seeking a senior engineer to support OUSW R&E to deliver advanced technical expertise, strategic analysis, and engineering leadership across critical DoW modernization initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate warfighting capabilities, bridge critical joint capability gaps, and accelerate the transition of innovative technologies to programs of record.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide subject-matter expertise in warfighting technologies and capabilities for Mission Engineering Integration Activities (MEIA)
• Deliver technical assessments and analysis to provide recommended innovative approaches, technologies, and capabilities to address critical joint warfighting capability gaps
• Provide technical analysis and advice to inform capability requirements development and validation in the Technology Modernization Transition Review process (TMTR)
• Provide technical expertise to inform mission engineering studies, prototype development, experimentation, and global integrated wargaming
• Collaborate with Service, Joint Staff, and OSD stakeholders to support the transition of technologies from prototypes and joint experimentation activities to Service programs of record
• Prepare and deliver reports and briefings to Senior DoD leadership

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or physics
• Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) experience
• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience
• Solid working knowledge of current and future airborne and space ISR systems to include the classified, proliferated low earth orbit (PLEO) constellations
• Special Access Program (SAP) space portfolio experience Technical expertise in command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting (C5ISRT) in one or more of the following areas:
• Space and satellite ground station operations
• Battle Management Command, Control and Communications (BMC3)
• Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)
• Experience leading the planning and execution of complex engineering and systems analysis efforts for the DoW and/or IC
• Operational experience in one or more areas of C5ISRT
• Solid working knowledge of current and future airborne and space ISR systems to include the classified, proliferated low earth orbit (PLEO) constellations
• Special Access Program (SAP) space portfolio experience
• Executive presence with highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop high-quality, professional briefings and written reports to succinctly capture key issues for DoW decision-makers
• Self-starter, able to take initiative and accomplish work independently with minimal guidance
• Must be highly organized with acute attention to detail

Desired:

• Experience working with the Joint Staff in the military requirements process
• OSD, Joint Staff, and/or Service Staff experience is highly desired

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

$200,000 - $205,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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’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.