Weapons System Engineer

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KBR requires a Weapons Systems Engineer, located in the Dayton, OH, area to support the Simulators Division (AFLCMC/WNS) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC).  The Simulators Division is responsible for the lifecycle logistics elements associated with acquisition, training, and sustainment of simulators fielded at operating locations around the globe. Mission areas include integrated logistics, engineering support, post-production upgrades, supply chain management, support equipment sustainment, readiness and cost reduction management and business operations.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge technologies and projects that directly support our national security objectives
• Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of our workplace culture
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in projects that make a real difference in both our company and the broader national security field

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop reports and briefings
• Evaluate and assess subsystem and system specification and technical documentation (including data, test plans, and reports) in support of the Simulator/Training System
• Assist with evaluation of technical risk, assess contractor efforts, performance progress, and resolution of technical problems
• Plan and participate in Technical Interchange Meeting (TIMs), Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (including SRR, PDR, FCA, PCA, etc.), and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams
• Using Microsoft Office suite of applications/tools to develop and publish products for senior executive review, coordination and approval
• Support timelines for both quick-turn and longer-term projects and tracking progress through completion
• Preparing senior leader(s) for meetings and engagements, ensuring all relevant information is conveyed and understood to support discussions and decision-making
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel required (15-20%) to various contractor and user locations
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/software engineering and directly related experience is required
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), particularly Cameo Models is required
• DoD Clearance Requirement: Secret, upgrade to TS will be required
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, development of verification and certification requirements, and understanding the Air Force’s acquisition processes
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Sound communication skills with customers, end users, and analysts to provide recommended contractual language to specific test-related sections of solicitations
• Working with geographically dispersed teams to produce documents and presentations for senior executive and stakeholder consumption
• Engaging with customers at both working and senior levels
• Developing and executing project/program plans from tasking through completion using common IT tools and practices
• Professional writing skills
• Sound communication skills with customers, end users, and analysts to provide recommended contractual language to specific test-related sections of solicitations
• Working with geographically dispersed teams to produce documents and presentations for senior executive and stakeholder consumption
• Engaging with customers at both working and senior levels
• Developing and executing project/program plans from tasking through completion using common IT tools and practices
• Professional writing skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Problem solving
• Critical and Creative Thinking

Desired:

• Engineering experience with Operational Training Simulation, Training Planning and Management, Payload systems (F-15, F-16, F-18, UH-1, or Apache), and/or DoD Certification (interface control documents, tracking weapon system compliance to sponsor capability production documents)
• Experience working in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center or other DoD organization
• Work Experience with NAWCAD-NAVAIR and familiarity with Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) is desired but not required

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.

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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.