Sr Technical Lead Radar Systems Engineering

KBR; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in national security solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Lead in Radar Systems Engineering. This position involves overseeing teams to design and implement systems critical to defense operations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical experience and strong leadership capabilities to guide innovative projects and enhance national security efforts.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• 25 years of experience required; or 16 years with a Master's; or 8 years with a PhD.
• 5 years minimum as a systems engineering technical lead.
• Prototyping experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks to develop systems meeting operational requirements.
• Conduct studies and provide technical assistance on design problems.
• Manage and direct cross-functional teams.

Skills

Remote Sensing Knowledge

Client Relationship Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Experience

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD in Relevant Fields

Tools

MATLAB

Python

MS Office

Job description

Title:

Sr Technical Lead Radar Systems Engineering

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 National Security Solutions is seeking a motivated and talented Senior Technical Leader in Systems Engineering for its Special Programs Advanced Technology team, which operates primarily from corporate locations in Ann Arbor, MI, and Chantilly, VA. The selected candidate for this position will both contribute to and coordinate the efforts of team(s) in the design, development, implementation, integration, testing and delivery of hardware, software, and systems solutions across a portfolio of funded Government contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Tasks: Perform engineering tasks to develop systems capable of meeting operational requirements within imposed constraints.

• Remote Sensing System Concept Development: Apply advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to develop system concepts and processing algorithms in the remote sensing domain, with an emphasis on radar systems for airborne and space-based platforms.
• Functional Analyses: Perform functional analyses to ensure systems meet performance criteria.
• Operations and Procedures: Formulate, recommend, and direct operations and procedures to resolve engineering and/or technical problems.
• Conduct Studies: Conduct special studies and investigations related to projects.
• Technical Assistance: Provide technical assistance and instruction related to design problems.
• Project Requirements Analysis: Analyze project requirements and provide information and instruction for designing, operating, maintaining, and modifying systems.
• Solutions Integration: Ensure that solutions can be integrated into viable complete systems.
• Work Delegation: Plan and coordinate the work of other engineers and technical personnel, with completed assignments subject to minimum review of overall results.
• Personnel Guidance: Train, direct, and assist the efforts of other personnel, as required, to fulfill the objectives of the assignment.
• Organizational Consultancy: Serve as an organizational consultant; leads multi-discipline or cross-functional team(s).
• Assignment Management: Under broad direction, interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments.
• Staff Supervision: May supervise lower-level engineers.
• Strategic Planning: Participate in the strategic planning process and ensure appropriate skills are available when needed.
• Project Guidance: Advise staff on projects and tasks.
• Work Methods Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend changes in work methods and procedures in assigned areas.
• On-going Process Improvement: Develop and implement new processes/procedures as needed.
• Staffing Referrals: Recommend candidates for employment.
• Team Coaching: Coach and motivate team members.
• Business Development: Develop new business opportunities, and associated strategies and tactics to win work.
• General: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Moderate (20% to 50%)
• Working Hours: Flexible

Qualifications:

Required:

• Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance
• Education: BS degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, or applied mathematics plus 25 years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience; or Masters’ degree plus 16 years’ experience; or Ph.D. with 8 or more years of relevant experience. Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.
• Technical Lead Experience: Demonstrated experience (5 years minimum) as a systems engineering technical lead, with responsibility for successful concurrent execution and delivery on development projects.
• Remote Sensing Knowledge: Knowledge of remote sensing technologies including active and passive sensor systems which operate in the RF regime, and the concepts, signal and image processing algorithms and software architectures that enable these systems.
• Prototyping Experience: Engineering software (prototyping) experience in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Established Client Relationship Skills: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain trusted client relationships
• Research Development Experience: A demonstrated ability to successfully execute research and development projects (for prototypes, products & systems)
• Government Contracting Understanding: Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and federal acquisition regulations, and success in operating as an engineering lead and/or project manager within this environment
• Leadership Experience: A demonstrated ability to not only direct, but lead, a highly talented team
• Business Management Tools Proficiency: Ability to work with standard business management tools and financial systems, MS Office, project management software
• Work-style Flexibility: Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

• Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills

Desired:

• Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with current SCI access with Poly
• Programming Language: Software development experience in C++

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 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.