Tech Program Manager - Advanced Prototyping & Engineering

KBR, Inc; Lexington Park, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Lexington Park, MD is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead our advanced engineering lab focused on rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing, and technology integration. You will guide technical vision, engineering execution, and staff growth to deliver mission-critical capabilities with speed and quality.

Responsibilities include technical leadership across concepts to production, overseeing lab operations, and engaging with customers to expand capabilities and drive program

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• 12+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or other DoD aviation programs.
• Systems engineering experience from concept through integration and testing.
• Experience with hardware development, avionics, mission systems, test systems, or aerospace platforms.
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering, MBSE, Modeling & Simulation, or advanced development technologies.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership, Development & Innovation: Serve as the Chief Engineer and senior technical authority for advanced aviation, defense, and technology development programs.
• Lead the development, maturation, and transition of advanced technologies, prototypes, and next-generation capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, shape technology roadmaps, and identify opportunities to address evolving customer mission requirements.
• Laboratory & Operational Leadership: Provide leadership and oversight of engineering laboratory, integration facility, and test environments.
• Engineering & Program Execution: Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through the full systems engineering lifecycle and oversee planning, design reviews, and verification.
• Customer Engagement, Growth & Business Development: Represent the organization as a trusted technical advisor to customers and partners.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Systems Engineering

DoD aviation experience

Laboratory & test leadership

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digital Engineering

MBSE

Modeling & Simulation

Job description

KBR, Inc in Lexington Park, MD is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead our advanced engineering lab focused on rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing, and technology integration. You will guide technical vision, engineering execution, and staff growth to deliver mission-critical capabilities with speed and quality.

Responsibilities include technical leadership across concepts to production, overseeing lab operations, and engaging with customers to expand capabilities and drive program