Title:

Airspace Integration Systems Engineer

Program Summary

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Systems Engineer for the MQ-9 MUX MALE platform, a next-generation, AI (Artificial Intelligence) enabled Unmanned Air System (UAS) designed to provide persistent ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and advanced targeting capabilities for the US Marine Corps. If you have a passion for systems engineering and supporting advanced unmanned aviation programs, this is the perfect opportunity to apply your expertise and contribute to mission-critical projects. Our ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to deliver innovative systems engineering solutions to the Fleet.

This position supports tasking at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)), located in Patuxent River, MD. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership for the integration, testing, and sustainment of the MQ‑9 MUX MALE platform. Responsibilities include developing and managing system requirements, verifying data fusion, planning and executing lab and flight tests, and ensuring interoperability with other mission systems. The role also involves supporting engineering change proposals, analyzing technical risks, and recommending solutions to enhance MQ-9 airspace integration, capability and survivability.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and apply systems engineering products and analyses to support requirement development, acquisition, deployment, and sustainment of unmanned aviation systems and associated autonomous functions/systems.
• Develop airworthiness and certification artifacts of the air vehicle and installed systems, verify hardware interface documentation, and manage/verify test data to support program technical reviews.
• Support airspace integration of new systems as they are deployed.
• Lead and manage multifunctional teams, ensuring the successful integration of complex systems.
• Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical support staff.
• Conduct technology trade studies to research, analyze, and evaluate various options, documenting results to determine the best value solution for specific problems.
• Perform engineering investigations of considerable complexity to resolve technical issues.
• Review literature, patents, and current practices to inform solutions for assigned projects.
• Oversee the completion and implementation of system enhancements, recommending technical corrections and improvements to management
• Curate technical data to support development of technical manuals (E.g., NATOPS/NATIP) and training/readiness artifacts to support fielding and sustainment.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to maintain TS/SCI.
• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively complex systems design, acquisition, and test experience, including complex (hardware/software) aviation/aerospace systems integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military Test Pilot School graduate with operational pilot/aircrew experience.
• Certification in Systems Engineering
• Experience with NAVAIR Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process.
• Experience working within both NAVAIR and Joint (US Navy, Marine, and/or Air Force) Program Offices
• Familiarity with DoD aviation development, production, sustainment, and/or testing. 
• Knowledge of U.S. Government, DoD, and/or USN correspondence development practices, along with the ability to write formal engineering reports and construct briefing materials using MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Demonstrated experience at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
• Previous experience with military aviation systems; particularly USN/USMC.  
• Experience with airspace management, integration, and deconfliction in both operational and test environments.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week

Basic Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, 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.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

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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.