System/controls Engineer

KBR, Inc.

Huntsville, AL, US
Not specified (assumed office-based due to the nature of the role).
Controls engineering for laser subsystems
System integration and testing
Modeling and simulation tools
KBR, Inc. is seeking a System/Controls Engineer to support their advanced defense solutions, specifically in High Energy Laser (HEL) technologies. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating control systems for laser weapon platforms, requiring a strong background in systems and controls engineering

Job Summary

  • Kord, a wholly owned subsidiary of KBR, leads in advanced defense solutions focusing on directed energy and high energy laser technologies supporting the U.S. Department of Defense.
  • The System/Controls Engineer will work across hardware, software, and system-level interfaces to ensure reliable, safe, and high-precision operation of HEL subsystems and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance HEL capabilities from concept through fielding.
  • KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits including 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and supports career advancement through professional training and development.

Matching Summary

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KBR, Inc. is seeking a System/Controls Engineer to support their advanced defense solutions, specifically in High Energy Laser (HEL) technologies. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating control systems for laser weapon platforms, requiring a strong background in systems and controls engineering.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • controls engineering for laser subsystems
  • system integration and testing
  • modeling and simulation tools
  • embedded control hardware experience
  • real-time control algorithms

Nice-to-have

  • experience with High Energy Laser technologies
  • knowledge of electro-optical and beam control systems
  • experience with FPGA-based control
  • understanding of DoD systems engineering processes
  • computer vision and image processing skills
  • leadership of technical tasks

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
  • Minimum 5 years experience in controls or systems engineering
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance
  • Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink or LabVIEW
  • Experience with embedded systems and control hardware

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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