Lead Systems Engineer

KBR

Patuxent River, MD, USA
Base: $129,000-$194,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Mq-9 common control environment (cce)
Ground control station (gcs) control software
Unmanned aircraft control systems
KBR is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for the MQ-9 Common Control Environment project, focusing on unmanned aircraft systems for the U.S. Marine Corps. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly with unmanned systems, and possess strong leadership skills to guide a team of engineers

Job Summary

  • Lead the MQ-9 Common Control Environment (CCE) engineering team supporting a NAVAIR-led U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9 program, serving as the technical authority and team lead for approximately 10 engineers.
  • Responsible for the integration, testing, and sustainment of the Common Control Environment (CCE) on the MQ-9 MUX MALE platform, including developing and managing requirements, planning tests, and ensuring interoperability.
  • KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

KBR is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for the MQ-9 Common Control Environment project, focusing on unmanned aircraft systems for the U.S. Marine Corps. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly with unmanned systems, and possess strong leadership skills to guide a team of engineers.

Salary

Base: $129,000-$194,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MQ-9 Common Control Environment (CCE)
  • ground control station (GCS) control software
  • unmanned aircraft control systems
  • software-intensive systems engineering
  • DoD acquisition programs
  • systems engineering rigor
  • requirements analysis and allocation
  • architecture development
  • interface definition and control
  • verification and validation (V&V)

Nice-to-have

  • mentoring engineers
  • shaping technically sound solutions
  • collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • mission-critical capabilities
  • NAVAIR Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process
  • Open systems architectures (MOSA)
  • Agile/DevSecOps

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or software-intensive defense programs
  • Hands-on experience with unmanned systems, ground control stations, or avionics control software
  • Prior experience leading engineering teams
  • 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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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