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SeniorSME Systems Engineer with IR experience

KBR


Job Location:

Beavercreek, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Senior/SME Systems Engineer with IR experience

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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 Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Infra-red (IR) Systems Integration EngineerSubject Matter Expert (SME) to support an advanced air platform program focused on achieving and sustaining national air dominance. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping cutting-edge Electro-Optic and Infrared (EO/IR) mission capabilities that directly support the nations defense and security.

The successful candidate will provide systems engineering expertise supporting the development integration and transition of advanced EO/IR sensor technologies for operation in complex and contested environments.

Responsibilities:

  • The IR Integration SME will provide technical leadership and systems engineering support for EO/IR sensor development and integration efforts.
  • Provide oversight and technical management of advanced EO/IR sensor development for mission system applications
  • Support the development integration and test of EO/IR hardware and softwareincludingInfrared Search and Track (IRST)Video and image processing algorithmsEO/IR electronic countermeasures and other mission capabilities across the EO/IR spectrum
  • Support EO/IR kill chain analysis and integration across platforms and mission systems
  • Contribute to systems engineering activities including requirements definition architecture development integration and verification
  • Support open architecture implementations and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches
  • Participate in platform integration and testing and verification of subsystems for performance and functionality
  • Support Government and industry teams through technical planning design reviews test reviews and technical assessments
  • Develop and deliver technical briefings to a wide range of audiences including senior technical and leadership stakeholders
  • Collaborate with U.S. Government and industry partner organizations to support joint mission capability development

Work Environment:

  • Location: Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: approximately 20% (about one trip per month)
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronics Engineering Computer Engineering Physics or related discipline
  • Minimum 7 years of related experience is required.
  • Experience with EO/IR sensor systems optics and/or associated hardware and software development
  • Familiarity with EO/IR integration test and verification activities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience briefing technical content to senior leadership
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced dynamic tip of the spear environment
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to evolving mission and technical requirements
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired:

  • Advanced degree in Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronics Engineering Computer Engineering Physics or related discipline
  • Familiarity with advanced EO/IR kill chains and mission system integration
  • Experience with open architecture frameworks and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies
  • Experience with EO/IR countermeasures and advanced image and video processing techniques
  • Experience with GovernmentReference Architecture(GRAs) and integration into operational weapon systems (desired not required)
  • Familiarity with agile development and systems engineering tools such as Atlassian Suite and Cameo
  • Active TS/SCI

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.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.


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Senior IC


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