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

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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.

Position Summary:

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 this role you will provide independent technical evaluation and program support focused on the air segment (in-flight performance) of missile systems including command control and communications (C3) data links seeker performance and kill chain integration. You will assess contractor designs identify technical risks research relevant technologies and comparable systems and inform key program decisions related to engagement effectiveness and system performance in operational environments.

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 air-segment and in-flight aspects of ground-launched counter-air systems including C3 data links seekers and engagement performance.
• Evaluate contractor missile designs guidance approaches data link architectures and kill chain integration; provide objective technical assessments and recommendations.
• Evaluate guidance navigation and control (GNC) approaches and their impact on engagement performance.
• Assess system interfaces and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) ensuring alignment across missile launcher and C3 elements.
• Support and participate in technical reviews with emphasis on in-flight performance system integration and operational effectiveness.
• Research comparable ground-launched missile and air defense systems across the Department of War and industry to identify relevant approaches for command and control data links seekers kill chain integration engagement timelines and flight test strategies.
• Assess end-to-end kill chain performance including timelines latency targeting tracking and engagement effectiveness.
• Contribute to development and execution of test strategies including hardware-in-the-loop flight testing seeker validation and operationally representative scenarios.
• Evaluate system performance in contested or degraded environments including resilience of C3 and data links.
• Assess performance in contested electromagnetic environments including electronic attack protection and countermeasure considerations.
• Evaluate integration of sensor data and tracking solutions supporting engagement quality and targeting accuracy.
• Identify and assess technical risks related to in-flight performance and kill chain closure; recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support analysis of flight test data and operational assessments to inform Government decisions.
• Review modeling and simulation approaches used to evaluate system performance and inform design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with broader team members to ensure integrated system performance.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings assessments and decision support materials for Government stakeholders.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site (Eglin AFB FL)
• Travel Requirements: Low 10-15%
• 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 in-flight missile performance such as C3 data links seekers guidance kill chain integration flight testing or operational evaluation
• Experience supporting system development test fielding or operational evaluation of complex weapon systems
• Ability to independently assess technical issues identify risks and provide actionable recommendations in support of Government decision-making
• Strong understanding of data link architectures system interfaces 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 air defense or missile programs (e.g. Patriot NASAMS or similar systems)
• Background supporting flight testing at Eglin Air Force Base White Sands Missile Range or similar test locations
• Experience with tactical data links seeker technologies and engagement modeling and simulation
• Familiarity with contested electromagnetic environments and resilient communications architectures
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) digital engineering or advanced kill chain architectures
• 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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