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KBR - Wpafb, OH

Full-time - Senior

Wpafb, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KBR is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer/Program Management leader to support the Mobility Directorate (AFLCMC/WLN) in developing, producing, and sustaining the United States Air Force's C-130 fleet. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solving complex system integration and engineering issues, and will thrive in a dynamic, responsive, and collaborative environment. This role is dedicated to ensuring the success of our customers and their needs, making it essential for the candidate to be proactive and engaged in their work. In this position, the Senior Systems Engineer will provide technical inputs and evaluate subsystem and system specifications, as well as technical documentation, including data, test plans, and reports. This support is crucial for the sustainment of the Simulator/Training System. The candidate will also be responsible for evaluating technical risks, assessing contractor efforts, monitoring performance progress, and resolving technical problems that may arise during the project lifecycle. The role involves analyzing technical proposals or modifications for design feasibility and system compatibility, as well as supporting the Airworthiness Certification Working Group. This includes developing and maintaining a comprehensive Modification Airworthiness Criteria Certification compliance package and conducting airworthiness risk assessments. The Senior Systems Engineer will plan and support the execution of Airworthiness Review Board Meetings to obtain Military Flight Release (MFR) and Military Type Certificates (MTC). Additionally, the candidate will produce draft technical or acquisition documentation as required by programmatic needs, taking into account cost, schedule, and performance. They will develop reports and briefings, participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (including SRR, PDR, FCA, PCA, etc.), providing technical guidance to cross-functional teams. Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite of applications/tools is necessary for developing and publishing products for senior executive review, coordination, and approval. The Senior Systems Engineer will establish timelines for both quick-turn and longer-term projects, tracking progress through to completion. They will also prepare senior leaders for meetings and engagements, ensuring that all relevant information is conveyed and understood to support discussions and decision-making. Engaging with customers at both working and senior levels is a key aspect of this role, as is the ability to develop and execute project/program plans from tasking through to completion using common IT tools and practices. Professional writing skills, including the ability to create Staff Summary Sheets (SSS), are essential for success in this position. Other duties may be assigned by management as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs, evaluate and assess subsystem and system specification and technical documentation in support and sustainment of the Simulator/Training System.
• Evaluate technical risk, assess contractor efforts, performance progress, and resolution of technical problems.
• Analyze technical proposals or modifications for design feasibility and system compatibility.
• Support Airworthiness Certification Working Group by developing and maintaining a comprehensive Modification Airworthiness Criteria Certification compliance package, and conducting an airworthiness risk assessment.
• Plan and support the execution of Airworthiness Review Board Meeting in support of obtaining Military Flight Release (MFR)/Military Type Certificates (MTC).
• Produce draft technical or Acquisition documentation as requested or driven by programmatic requirements taking into consideration cost, schedule and performance.
• Develop reports and briefings, plan and participate in Technical Interchange Meeting (TIMs), Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (including SRR, PDR, FCA, PCA, etc.), and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Using Microsoft Office suite of applications/tools to develop and publish products for senior executive review, coordination and approval.
• Establish timelines for both quick-turn and longer-term projects and tracking progress through completion.
• Prepping senior leader(s) for meetings and engagements, ensuring all relevant information is conveyed and understood to support discussions and decision-making.
• Work with geographically-dispersed teams to produce documents and presentations for senior executive and stakeholder consumption.
• Engage with customers at both working and senior levels.
• Develop and execute project/program plans from tasking through completion using common IT tools and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, airworthiness criteria, development of verification and certification requirements, and understanding the Air Force's acquisition processes.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills is a must.
• Experience working in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center or other DoD organization.
• Experience and familiarity with C-130J aircraft platforms and systems highly desired.
• DoD Clearance Requirement: Secret.