Lead Skytower Systems Engineer

KBR

Patuxent River, MD, USA
$129,000-$194,000; not specified; not specified py
Systems engineering lifecycle and v-model execution
Requirements management and interface control
Software-intensive system integration
This position provides technical leadership for the design, integration, test, and fielding of airborne network extension and communications relay capabilities that are central to the Marine Corps’ distributed and expeditionary operations

Job Summary

  • This position provides technical leadership for the design, integration, test, and fielding of airborne network extension and communications relay capabilities that are central to the Marine Corps’ distributed and expeditionary operations.
  • Lead and coordinate a team of 8–10 engineers across systems engineering, software integration, and test, assigning engineering tasks, managing priorities, and ensuring technical deliverables meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
  • Interface regularly with NAVAIR, PMA‑266 IPTs, and USMC stakeholders, supporting technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews.

Matching Summary

This position provides technical leadership for the design, integration, test, and fielding of airborne network extension and communications relay capabilities that are central to the Marine Corps’ distributed and expeditionary operations.

Salary

$129,000-$194,000; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Systems engineering lifecycle and V-model execution
  • Requirements management and interface control
  • Software-intensive system integration
  • Networked mission systems, communications, or data-link integration

Nice-to-have

  • Open systems architectures (MOSA)
  • Agile/DevSecOps
  • MQ-9, Predator-class UAS experience

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or software-intensive defense programs
  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
  • Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI
  • Must be a US Citizen

Work Rights

Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI

Tailored Resume

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