Weapons / Munitions Systems Engineer

KBR; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Weapons / Munitions Systems Engineer for the Wright-Patterson AFB area in Ohio. The role focuses on ensuring weapons integration from development to fielding, working with government PMs and prime contractors to manage risk and drive safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates have DoD/AF experience, systems engineering expertise, and the ability to travel to test sites. Active Secret clearance is required with potential for Top Secret eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Experience supporting DoD or Air Force weapons/munitions programs.
• Ability to analyze contractor data and communicate findings to government stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to test sites and program activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME in weapons and munitions systems to an Air Force SPO.
• Support requirements, trade studies, architecture, and interface definition across the life cycle.
• Review contractor data and designs for compliance with requirements and safety.
• Engage with prime contractors and government leaders in design reviews and meetings.
• Support integration activities, including platform interfaces and certifications.
• Participate in test planning/execution and post-test reporting.
• Identify risks and advise government on cost/schedule/performance impacts.
• Maintain NNMSB/WSESRB clearance knowledge and compliance.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Technical reviews

Clear communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related)

Tools

Active Secret clearance

Top Secret eligibility

Job description

Title:

Weapons / Munitions Systems Engineer

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.

Key Responsibilities:

The Weapons/Munitions Systems Engineer provides technical support to an Air Force SPO, ensuring weapons and munitions systems are effectively designed, integrated, tested, and fielded. This role works closely with government program managers and prime contractors to evaluate technical solutions, manage risk, and support milestone decisions. The position blends in-office program execution with travel to support test and integration activities. An ideal candidate is a technically strong, mission-focused engineer who can translate complex weapons system details into clear, actionable guidance for program leadership while collaborating effectively across government and industry teams.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise in weapons and munitions systems engineering to support an Air Force System Program Office, working day-to-day with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and functional leads.
• Support requirements development, trade studies, system architecture, and interface definition for weapons and munitions across the system life cycle (development, integration, test, fielding, and sustainment).
• Review and assess contractor technical data, designs, analyses, and test plans to ensure compliance with system requirements, safety standards, and government intent.
• Engage with prime contractors and government stakeholders during technical interchange meetings, design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and working groups to resolve technical issues and risks.
• Support weapons and munitions integration activities, including platform interfaces, stores compatibility, employment concepts, and certification considerations.
• Participate in developmental and operational test planning and execution, including travel to test sites, range activities, and post-test analysis and reporting.
• Identify technical risks, assess impacts to cost/schedule/performance, and provide actionable recommendations to the government team to inform program decisions.
• Experience with Air Force Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board (NNMSB) or Navy Weapons Systems Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB) or similar military safety approval authority

Work Environment:

• Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
• Travel Requirements: Moderate, up to 20-50%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline).
• Experience supporting DoD or Air Force weapons, munitions, or stores integration programs.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and technical reviews.
• Ability to analyze contractor technical products and communicate findings clearly to government stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel in support of test and program activities.
• Active Secret clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Direct experience supporting an Air Force System Program Office or similar government acquisition organization.
• Familiarity with weapons certification, airworthiness, safety, and/or MIL-STD compliance processes.
• Experience with developmental and operational test planning and execution.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, life-cycle management, and risk management practices.
• Previous experience working with major defense prime contractors on weapons or munitions programs.
• Active Top Secret clearance or experience working in SCI/SAP environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute technical tasks while effectively supporting Government-led teams in a collaborative role.

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.