Airspace Integration Systems Engineer

Title :

Airspace Integration Systems Engineer

Program Summary

KBRs 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 MQ9 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

Preferred Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 hours / week

Basic Compensation : $180000 - $200000 . The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates 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.

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 teams 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.

Key Skills

APIs,Jenkins,REST,Python,SOAP,Systems Engineering,Service-Oriented Architecture,Java,XML,JSON,Scripting,Sftp

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1