Weapons / Munitions Systems Engineer

KBR • Beavercreek, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KBR’s National Security Solutions team is seeking a Weapons/Munitions Systems Engineer to provide technical support to an Air Force System Program Office (SPO). The role helps ensure weapons and munitions systems are effectively designed, integrated, tested, and fielded. It works closely with government program managers and prime contractors to evaluate technical solutions, manage risk, and support milestone decisions, combining in-office program execution with travel for test and integration activities.

The engineer provides subject matter expertise and translates complex weapons-system information into clear, actionable guidance for program leadership. The position supports systems engineering across the development, integration, test, fielding, and sustainment life cycle, and collaborates with government and industry stakeholders.

The position is located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, with moderate travel of up to 20–50% and standard working hours. An active Secret clearance is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business is planned to spin off as Trinzic in January 2027. Employees who join that business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or a related discipline).
• Experience supporting DoD or Air Force weapons, munitions, or stores integration programs.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and technical reviews.
• Ability to analyze contractor technical products and communicate findings clearly to government stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel in support of test and program activities.
• Active Secret clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Direct experience supporting an Air Force System Program Office or similar government acquisition organization.
• Familiarity with weapons certification, airworthiness, safety, and/or MIL-STD compliance processes.
• Experience with developmental and operational test planning and execution.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, life-cycle management, and risk management practices.
• Previous experience working with major defense prime contractors on weapons or munitions programs.
• Active Top Secret clearance or experience working in SCI/SAP environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute technical tasks while effectively supporting Government-led teams in a collaborative role.
• Experience with the Air Force Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board (NNMSB), Navy Weapons Systems Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB), or a similar military safety approval authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide weapons and munitions systems engineering expertise to support an Air Force System Program Office, working with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and functional leads.
• Support requirements development, trade studies, system architecture, and interface definition across the system life cycle.
• Review and assess contractor technical data, designs, analyses, and test plans for compliance with system requirements, safety standards, and government intent.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and working groups with prime contractors and government stakeholders to resolve technical issues and risks.
• Support weapons and munitions integration, including platform interfaces, stores compatibility, employment concepts, and certification considerations.
• Participate in developmental and operational test planning and execution, including travel to test sites and ranges, as well as post-test analysis and reporting.
• Identify technical risks, assess cost, schedule, and performance impacts, and provide recommendations to inform government program decisions.
• Support an Air Force SPO and collaborate with government program managers and prime contractors in evaluating technical solutions and supporting milestone decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time