Senior General/Interdisciplinary Engineer

McBride•Lincoln, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

McBride Consulting is recruiting for a Senior General/Interdisciplinary Engineer, in support of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). The Senior General/Interdisciplinary Engineer will apply engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to extend or modify existing practices and resolve complex or novel problems. The role requires providing expert advice, developing innovative recommendations, and executing significant engineering efforts across the acquisition lifecycle. This position supports the design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components from requirements analysis through system disposal and may include support to Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This is a full-time role at Hanscom, MA. The position is hybrid and a minimum of 2 days a week in office is required. Travel (~20%) to the Middle East (Jordan) as well as CONUS locations may also be required. In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the war fighter.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance
Bachelors degree in related engineering discipline, OR 10 years of directly related experience, 6 of which must be in DoD.
Experience supporting engineering and technical efforts within DoD environments

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in a related professional engineer discipline and 5 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 3 years must be in the DOD.
Experience with USAF command and control reporting systems, tactical radar, shelter and radome systems, aircraft trainer pods, radios and communication systems, EW systems, or threat emitters
Network engineering experience within a DoD environment (preferably command and control)
Ability to provide expert guidance and recommendations to leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to evaluate complex technical issues across multiple disciplines
Effective communication skills supporting collaboration with government and contractor teams

Responsibilities

Apply engineering principles to extend or modify theories, concepts, and standard practices
Resolve unique or complex technical problems and provide innovative solutions
Provide expert advice to colleagues and government officials supporting broad program operations
Develop and recommend strategies to advance programs, technologies, and engineering methods
Execute significant engineering projects supporting program objectives
Evaluate and assess emerging technologies, trends, and applications for applicability
Investigate and anticipate issues impacting multiple engineering disciplines
Support development of new standards, concepts, and approaches to improve program outcomes
Assess and ensure integrity, quality, economy, and effectiveness of engineering programs
Recommend solutions to resolve complex, conflicting, or controversial technical issues
Provide engineering support across the full acquisition lifecycle (requirements through disposal)
Support design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components
Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities as required