Lead DAAS Systems Engineer

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KBRs 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 highly experienced Lead DAAS (Detect and Avoid System) Systems Engineer to lead the MQ9 DAAS engineering effort in support of a NAVAIRled U.S. Marine Corps MQ9 Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Expeditionary (MUX) Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) program. This position represents a senior technical leadership role with responsibility for defining integrating and delivering airspace integration and safety capabilities critical to MQ9 operations in shared and nonsegregated airspace. The selected candidate will serve as the technical authority and organizational lead for a large multidisciplinary engineering team of more than 25 engineers spanning systems engineering software integration test and certification disciplines. This role reports directly to the PMA266 Chief Engineer and plays a key role in programlevel technical decisionmaking risk management and customer engagement. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in detectandavoid / senseandavoid systems aviation safety and softwareintensive unmanned aircraft systems combined with demonstrated success leading large engineering teams on complex DoD acquisition programs. This role is wellsuited for a senior systems engineer who thrives in highvisibility leadership positions and is motivated by delivering missioncritical capabilities that enable safe and flexible MQ9 operations for 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. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership for the integration testing and sustainment of the Detect and Avoid System (DAAS) on the MQ9 MUX MALE platform. Responsibilities include developing and managing requirements planning and managing the execution of lab and flight tests ensuring interoperability with other mission systems supporting engineering change proposals analyzing technical risks and recommending solutions to enhance DAAS integration. There will also be close collaboration with program managers engineers test teams and industry partners to ensure the DAAS meets performance safety and certification standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Technical Authority DAAS Capability: Serve as the Lead Systems Engineer for the MQ9 Detect and Avoid System (DAAS) across the full lifecycle. Own DAAS system architecture requirements allocation interfaces and technical trade studies. Ensure DAAS design supports: Safe operation in shared civil and military airspace & Compliance with FAA DoD and hostnation airspace requirements. Provide authoritative technical guidance across collision avoidance logic sensor integration pilotintheloop concepts and system performance
• Engineering Leadership & Team Management: Lead and coordinate a team of 25 engineers across multiple IPTs and functional disciplines. Set technical direction assign priorities and ensure execution against cost schedule and performance objectives. Mentor senior and midlevel engineers and develop future technical leaders. Support workforce planning staffing strategies and technical skill development.
• SystemofSystems Integration: Lead DAAS integration across: Onboard aircraft sensors and mission systems. Mission Computing Environment (MCE). Common Control Environment (CCE) and Ground Control Stations. Command control and datalink infrastructure. Oversee system integration lab (SIL) hardwareintheloop (HIL) flight test and operational assessment activities. Ensure DAAS functionality is properly displayed alerted and acted upon by remote aircrew.
• Program & Chief Engineer Support: Report directly to the PMA266 Chief Engineer and provide regular technical status risk and recommendation briefings. Represent the DAAS effort at: Technical interchange meetings (TIMs) Design reviews (SRR PDR CDR) Test readiness and airworthiness reviews. Contribute to programlevel technical governance ECP development and capability roadmaps
• Program & Customer Engagement: Interface regularly with: NAVAIR engineering IPTs USMC operational users Prime contractors and subcontractors.
• May take on supervisory role within KBR managing up to ten employees

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI.
• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 12 years of experience in systems engineering or softwareintensive defense programs
• Handson experience with unmanned systems ground control stations or avionics control software
• Significant experience with DAAS / SenseandAvoid airspace integration or aviation safetycritical systems
• Demonstrated experience leading large engineering teams (15 personnel) on DoD acquisition programs
• Strong background in: Requirements management and traceability Interface definition and control Softwareintensive and safetycritical systems Verification validation and certification processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters 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 along with the ability to write formal engineering reports and construct briefing materials using MS Office tools (Word PowerPoint Excel).
• Direct experience with MQ9 Predatorclass UAS or similar Group 4/5 UAS platforms
• NAVAIR USMC or USAF acquisition program experience and familiarity with: FAA UAS airspace integration concepts Open systems architectures (MOSA) Agile / DevSecOps in safetycritical environments
• Experience in a Chief Engineerfacing or programlevel technical leadership role
• Prior experience supporting PMA266 or Marine Corps aviation programs
• Active TS/SCI or SCIeligible clearance

Compensation: $181000-$215000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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