Title:
Production & Systems Engineer - SME (C-UAS)

Program Summary

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled Production and Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to drive the development, integration, and optimization of advanced C-UAS technologies. The position will be responsible for end-to-end system design, ensuring manufacturability, operational reliability, and performance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering processes, ensuring robust system architectures and seamless integration.

• Develop and refine requirements, specifications, and verification plans for CUAS technologies.

• Oversee manufacturing workflows, assembly, and production optimization while maintaining system integrity.

• Implement model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies to enhance design and development. (Preferred)

• Manage trade studies, risk analysis, and performance validation to ensure optimal CUAS functionality.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with S&T, software, hardware, and user teams.

• Conduct and Lead Failure Review Boards, failure mode analysis (FMEA), root-cause investigations, and system reliability improvements.

• Ensure compliance with DoD standards, MIL-SPECs, and aerospace regulations.

• Lead testing, integration, and validation efforts to ensure CUAS effectiveness in real-world scenarios.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.

• 15+ years of experience in C-UAS, defense, aerospace, or complex systems engineering.

• Deep expertise in production, quality, systems engineering, system architecture, integration, and lifecycle management.

• Able to obtain Top Secret security clearance (preferred Active but dependent on role scope).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of sensor fusion, electronic warfare, and RF signal processing.

• Experience in hardware/software integration, cybersecurity, and data link communications.

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.