Senior/SME Systems Engineer with IR experience
Kbr· Defense· Sep 3, 2026 · 2mo ago
Beavercreek, Ohio
In office
Full-time
Senior
$150K–$200K est.
7+ years exp
Job description
Title:
Senior/SME Systems Engineer with IR experience
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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 Engineer Subject 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 nation’s 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 software, including Infrared Search and Track (IRST), Video and image processing algorithms, EO/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:
Bachelor’s 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 Government Reference 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 you’re 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. Let s 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 team’s 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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