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KBR, Inc. · 2 months ago

Senior Technical Lead Radar Systems Engineering

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering and advanced technology solutions for national security. They are seeking a Senior Technical Lead in Radar Systems Engineering to contribute to the design, development, and integration of systems solutions for government contracts, ensuring national security and advancing space defense technologies.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform engineering tasks to develop systems capable of meeting operational requirements within imposed constraints

Apply advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to develop system concepts and processing algorithms in the remote sensing domain, with an emphasis on radar systems for airborne and space-based platforms

Perform functional analyses to ensure systems meet performance criteria

Formulate, recommend, and direct operations and procedures to resolve engineering and/or technical problems

Conduct special studies and investigations related to projects

Provide technical assistance and instruction related to design problems

Analyze project requirements and provide information and instruction for designing, operating, maintaining, and modifying systems

Ensure that solutions can be integrated into viable complete systems

Plan and coordinate the work of other engineers and technical personnel, with completed assignments subject to minimum review of overall results

Train, direct, and assist the efforts of other personnel, as required, to fulfill the objectives of the assignment

Serve as an organizational consultant; leads multi-discipline or cross-functional team(s)

Under broad direction, interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments

May supervise lower-level engineers

Participate in the strategic planning process and ensure appropriate skills are available when needed

Advise staff on projects and tasks

Evaluate and recommend changes in work methods and procedures in assigned areas

Develop and implement new processes/procedures as needed

Recommend candidates for employment

Coach and motivate team members

Develop new business opportunities, and associated strategies and tactics to win work

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Systems engineering technical leadRemote sensing technologiesPrototyping in MATLAB/PythonResearchDevelopment projectsGovernment contracting knowledgeBusiness management toolsLeadership experienceWork-style flexibilityEstablished client relationshipsProgramming in C++Communication skills

Required

Active Top Secret clearance

BS degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, or applied mathematics plus 25 years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience; or Masters' degree plus 16 years' experience; or Ph.D. with 8 or more years of relevant experience. Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail

Demonstrated experience (5 years minimum) as a systems engineering technical lead, with responsibility for successful concurrent execution and delivery on development projects

Knowledge of remote sensing technologies including active and passive sensor systems which operate in the RF regime, and the concepts, signal and image processing algorithms and software architectures that enable these systems

Engineering software (prototyping) experience in MATLAB and/or Python

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain trusted client relationships

A demonstrated ability to successfully execute research and development projects (for prototypes, products & systems)

Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and federal acquisition regulations, and success in operating as an engineering lead and/or project manager within this environment

A demonstrated ability to not only direct, but lead, a highly talented team

Ability to work with standard business management tools and financial systems, MS Office, project management software

Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Active Top Secret clearance with current SCI access with Poly

Software development experience in C++

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees