Senior Technical Specialist SME – Ground-Launched Counter-Air Missiles (Ground Segment)

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a highly experienced technical professional to support a U.S. Government program office executing a fast-paced acquisition effort to field next-generation ground-launched counter-air capabilities. This program is focused on accelerating advanced air defense solutions from prototype through operational deployment to address emerging long-range aerial this role you will provide independent technical evaluation and program support to Government leadership. You will assess contractor designs identify technical risks research relevant technologies and comparable systems and inform key decisions across the ground segment including launch systems support equipment site integration and sustainment.

Candidates may be considered at the Senior or SME level based on experience and technical depth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key technical resource for ground-segment elements of ground-launched counter-air systems including launchers ground support equipment power systems site infrastructure and integration.
• Evaluate contractor system designs interface definitions integration approaches and verification plans; provide clear actionable technical recommendations to Government program leadership.
• Assess system interfaces and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) ensuring alignment between subsystem designs and system-level requirements.
• Support and participate in technical reviews ensuring ground systems meet performance safety integration and operational requirements.
• Research comparable ground-launched missile air defense and launcher systems across the Department of War and industry to identify relevant technologies integration approaches test strategies operational concepts and lessons learned applicable to the program.
• Assess deployment and operational considerations including site surveys launcher emplacement mobility survivability and power/data integration.
• Evaluate launcher survivability including mobility signature management and operation in contested environments.
• Assess reload re-arm and sustainment concepts including logistics footprint and operational tempo considerations.
• Contribute to development and execution of test strategies including ground testing system integration events and live-fire launch demonstrations.
• Assess adequacy of verification and validation approaches including traceability to system requirements.
• Identify and assess technical risks related to ground systems; recommend mitigation strategies aligned with program schedule and fielding objectives.
• Ensure compliance with system safety and ordnance handling requirements for ground operations.
• Support rapid fielding activities including transition from development to operational units.
• Assess interoperability with joint and coalition systems including integration with external sensors and command networks.
• Collaborate closely with broader team members to ensure end-to-end system performance across the kill chain.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings assessments and decision support materials for Government stakeholders.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site (Eglin AFB FL)
• Travel Requirements: Medium 20-30%
• Working Hours: Standard Core hours 0900 - 1500

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 10 years of experience in missile systems air defense systems or closely related domains
• Hands-on experience with ground-segment elements such as launch systems ground support equipment system integration fielding sustainment or operational deployment
• Experience supporting system integration test fielding or operational evaluation of complex defense systems
• Ability to independently assess technical issues identify risks and provide actionable recommendations in support of Government decision-making
• Strong understanding of system interfaces system safety and developmental and operational testing
• Strong communication skills including the ability to brief technical findings to Government and military stakeholders
• Active DoD Secret clearance required

Desired:

• Experience supporting ground-based air defense or missile programs (e.g. Patriot NASAMS or similar systems)
• Background supporting activities at Eglin Air Force Base White Sands Missile Range or similar test locations
• Familiarity with deployment logistics mobility survivability and expeditionary basing concepts
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) digital engineering or open system architectures
• Experience reviewing modeling and simulation used to assess system performance and inform design decisions
• Prior experience supporting a Government program office or acquisition organization

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

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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