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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.
Job Summary: KBR is seeking an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer to support the acquisition of Aircraft systems and dissect the integration of advanced avionics and sensor systems and subsystems for the platform. Candidate should be experienced and successful at solving complex system integration and engineering issues, enjoy working in a dynamic, responsive, and collaborative environment, and dedicated to the success of our customers against advanced, persistent threats.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, verification and validation of requirements, and understanding the Air Force’s acquisition processes is required
• Guide and mentor the USG engineering force how to comply with the principles of Government Reference Architectures as a part of their daily duties
• Provide technical inputs, assessments and management of program engineering efforts in support of the acquisition strategy for each case
• Coordinate with program manager for specific design requirement and understand the requirement for the tasks
• Ability to Draft, review, coordinate, and update (as necessary) Engineering Analysis documents
• Strong communication skills with customers, end users, and analysts in order to provide recommended contractual language to specific test-related sections of solicitations
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
Required Qualifications:
BS in Engineering or related field and 15+ years of directly related experience is required
• Experience with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Government Reference Architecture (GRA)
• Current experience and knowledge of the DoD acquisition processes and other service specific requirements is preferred
• Ability to turn broad guidance and objectives into actionable tasks
• Ability to thrive within a multi-agency, dispersed team
• Communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to independently derive specific tasks from broad objectives
• Ability to distill actionable information from technical documentation and personnel resources
• Strong collaboration skills
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI
Desired Qualifications:
DAWIA Level III Certification in Engineering or Systems Engineering
• Ideal candidate would have experience with system engineering processes and experience with Avionics and sensor analysis
• Experience with ACAT Level I programs desired
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.
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