Lead Skytower Systems Engineer

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT PTY

Patuxent River, MD, USA
Base: $129,000-$194,000; bonus/equity: possible si...
Mq-9 skytower i and ii engineering
Networked mission systems experience
Dod acquisition program background
The Lead SkyTower Systems Engineer serves as the technical authority leading a team of 8–10 engineers in designing and integrating airborne network extension capabilities for the U.S. Marine Corps

Job Summary

  • The Lead SkyTower Systems Engineer serves as the technical authority leading a team of 8–10 engineers in designing and integrating airborne network extension capabilities for the U.S. Marine Corps.
  • This role requires balancing legacy capability sustainment with next-generation development while ensuring interoperability across mission computing environments and tactical data links.
  • KBR offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,000 to $194,000 along with comprehensive benefits including 401K matching, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

The Lead SkyTower Systems Engineer serves as the technical authority leading a team of 8–10 engineers in designing and integrating airborne network extension capabilities for the U.S. Marine Corps.

Salary

Base: $129,000-$194,000; Bonus/Equity: Possible sign-on bonus, short-term incentives, or discretionary payments; Benefits: 401K match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MQ-9 SkyTower I and II engineering
  • Networked mission systems experience
  • DoD acquisition program background
  • Team leadership of 8-10 engineers
  • Systems engineering lifecycle V-model

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and promoting sound practices
  • Collaborative environment with government partners
  • Agile/DevSecOps methodology knowledge
  • Formal engineering report writing skills
  • Experience with NATOPS/NATIP manuals

Key Requirements

  • US Citizen with active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline
  • 10+ years in defense systems engineering
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility required
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams

Work Rights

Must be a US Citizen

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