Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Engineer SME

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering integration to incorporate advanced capabilities into existing systems for ACAT I programs.
• Partner with program office personnel to develop and refine Requirements Verification Matrices for new releases.
• Provide technical analysis and actionable recommendations during key systems engineering milestone reviews.
• Review engineering designs, lab data, and flight test results to validate Raptor Release requirements.
• Assess and recommend solutions for identified design defects to meet operational standards.
• Support the transition of emerging technologies from research labs to integration and acquisition phases.
• Contribute engineering expertise to the development of Program Statements of Work and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Evaluate OEM responses to Requests for Information (RFI) against Key Performance Parameters.
• Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to integrate innovative technologies into aircraft platform models.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in systems engineering or a closely related field.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Advanced knowledge and recognized expertise in Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of EO/IR systems standards, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of Department of Defense (DoD) experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with the F-22 platform and avionics systems.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) credential.
• Extensive experience in DoD weapon systems engineering and acquisition processes.

About the Company

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. We are a People First company committed to a Zero Harm culture and providing an environment where our employees can Belong, Connect, and Grow.