Sr Engineer Mission Engineering Integration Activities

Trinzic; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a senior engineer to support OUSW R&E, delivering advanced technical expertise, strategic analysis, and engineering leadership for DoW modernization initiatives. You will collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate warfighting capabilities and accelerate technology transitions to programs of record.

The role requires controlling a broad set of C5ISRT domains and reporting through high-level briefings and written analyses to DoD leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience in defense/space domains.
• Solid knowledge of current and future airborne and space ISR systems.
• Experience leading complex engineering and systems analysis for DoW/IC.
• Executive presence with strong briefing and written-report skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise in warfighting technologies for MEIA.
• Deliver technical assessments and analyses to address joint warfighting gaps.
• Inform capability requirements development and validation in TMTR processes.
• Guide mission engineering studies, prototypes, experimentation, and wargaming.
• Collaborate with Service, Joint Staff, and OSD to transition tech to programs of record.
• Prepare and deliver reports and briefings to Senior DoD leadership.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

15+ years experience

Space ISR knowledge

C5ISRT expertise

Executive briefing skills

Independent self-starter

Education

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

Job description

Title:

Sr Engineer Mission Engineering Integration Activities

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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 here

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.

We 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.