Sensor Integration Systems Engineer

KBR • Lexington Park, MD

116d • $128,260 - $192,390

About The Position

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. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success. KBR is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Systems Engineer for the Smart Sensor Payload, a next-generation, AI (Artificial Intelligence) enabled payload designed to provide persistent ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and advanced targeting capabilities of the USMC MQ-9 MUX MALE platform. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership for the integration, testing, and sustainment of the Smart Sensor payload on the MQ‑9 MUX MALE platform. If you have a passion for systems engineering and supporting advanced unmanned aviation programs, this is the perfect opportunity to apply your expertise and contribute to mission-critical projects. Our ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to deliver innovative systems engineering solutions to the Fleet. This position supports tasking at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)), located in Patuxent River, MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively complex systems design, acquisition, and test experience, including complex (hardware/software) aviation/aerospace systems integration.
• Previous experience designing, integrating, operating, or sustaining sensor and data fusion systems.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI.
• Contract requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering.
• Certification in Systems Engineering.
• Experience with NAVAIR Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process.
• Familiarity with DoD aviation development, production, sustainment, and/or testing.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government, DoD, and/or USN correspondence development practices.
• Demonstrated experience at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
• Previous experience with military avionics systems, particularly sensor integration.
• Previous experience with unmanned aviation systems, particularly the MQ-9A.
• Experience with military aviation systems, either manned or unmanned.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sensor requirements.
• Verify data fusion.
• Plan and execute lab and flight tests.
• Ensure interoperability with other mission systems.
• Support engineering change proposals.
• Analyze technical risks and recommend solutions to enhance Smart Sensor Payload capability and survivability.
• Collaborate closely with program managers, engineers, test teams, and industry partners.
• Develop and apply systems engineering products and analyses to support requirement development, acquisition, deployment, and sustainment of unmanned aviation systems.
• Perform end-to-end technical integration of the Smart Sensor Payload with the MQ‑9 MUX MALE platform and Ground Control Station.
• Develop airworthiness and certification artifacts.
• Verify hardware interface documentation and manage/verify test data to support program technical reviews.
• Confirm platform integration with sensor and data fusion requirements.
• Ensure AI/ML data collection outputs align to government standards.
• Ensure interoperability with MUX MALE partner payloads and communication pathways.
• Curate technical data to support development of technical manuals and training/readiness artifacts.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Support for career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree