Lead Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.

Lexington Park, MD, US
Base: $129,000-$194,000; bonus/equity: possible bo...
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Unmanned aircraft control systems
Software-intensive systems engineering
Dod acquisition programs
** KBR, Inc. is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for their Mission Engineering Division to support the U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9 program. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering related to unmanned aircraft control systems, with a focus on mentoring and leading a team of engineers. **

Job 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.
  • The Lead Systems Engineer will serve as the technical authority and team lead for the MQ-9 Common Control Environment engineering team, providing leadership for integration, testing, and sustainment activities.
  • KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits including 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and supports career advancement through professional training and development.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** KBR, Inc. is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for their Mission Engineering Division to support the U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9 program. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering related to unmanned aircraft control systems, with a focus on mentoring and leading a team of engineers. **

Salary

Base: $129,000-$194,000; Bonus/Equity: Possible bonuses, commissions, sign-on, relocation, incentives; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, flexible schedule

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • unmanned aircraft control systems
  • software-intensive systems engineering
  • DoD acquisition programs
  • requirements management
  • system architecture and interfaces
  • team leadership and mentoring
  • lab and flight test execution

Nice-to-have

  • NAVAIR Systems Engineering Technical Review process
  • DoD aviation development and sustainment
  • formal engineering report writing
  • MQ-9 or Predator-class UAS experience
  • Common Control Environment familiarity
  • Agile/DevSecOps knowledge
  • open systems architectures (MOSA)

Key Requirements

  • Must be US Citizen
  • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI
  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems or related Engineering
  • 10+ years systems engineering or software-intensive defense experience
  • Prior engineering team leadership experience
  • Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)
  • Systems Engineering certification (preferred)
  • Active TS/SCI or SCI-eligible clearance (preferred)

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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