KBR Careers · 1 hour ago
Senior Technical Professional - Field Engineering
San Diego, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $176K/yr
12+ years expKBR is a company that specializes in delivering complex technical solutions to the U.S. Department of War. The Senior Technical Professional - Field Engineering supports the F/A-18 engineering Fleet Support Team, ensuring on-time modification efforts and providing technical guidance to optimize aircraft maintenance and readiness.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the program advisory lead for the F/A-18 Fleet Support Team (FST) Engineering Maintenance Readiness Team (MRT), providing technical expertise for highly time-critical projects or tasks requiring specialized knowledge in technical and modification areas
Supports the SLM Integrated Product Team (IPT) and SLM Program Integrators (PI) in executing SLM analytics, supports internal and site teams overseeing Pre- and Post-SLM inspections, and coordinating corrosion data collection to optimize aircraft modification efficiency. Position contributes to the creation of technical requirements for Pre- and Post-Service Life Modifications to improve repair quality, minimize modification costs, and reduce turnaround times
Provides program/project management support to drive completion of the F/A-18 C/D High Flight Hour and E/F Service Life Modification (SLM) programs, ensuring timely and effective team contribution to the F/A-18 aircraft full-service life extension goal of 10,000 flight hours
Coordinates with engineers to provide technical advice and assist with problem resolution, particularly in support of aircraft service life modifications, Life Limited Repairs and inspection processes
Provides oversight, guidance, and coordination across multiple stakeholders to optimize program outcomes, inspection quality, and maintenance efficiency
Assist the government assess the technical sufficiency, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables
Collaborates with NAVAIR PMA-265, FST Engineering, TYCOM, Depot personnel, and squadron leadership to ensure effective execution of F/A-18 pre- and post-SLM inspections
Assist FST Structure Engineers in the management of the Life Limited Repair Program, ensuring timely completion of inspections that reduced maintenance delays and increased aircraft availability for scheduled operations and deployments
Provides support in the development and refinement of Depot tools (Depot Issue Reporting) to improve data collection and analysis for aircraft repair and upgrade activities. Assists in creating Focus Area Lists (FAL) to identify high-impact areas that drive better planning, reduce repair growth, and enhance overall program efficiency
Advise on acquisition and program management activities, offering guidance to government leadership on challenges related to modification, service life extension, delivery planning, and integration efforts. Contribute technical insights during system program reviews to ensure alignment with program objectives and readiness requirements
Assist in the coordination of aircraft service life event planning and process execution for efficient and effective completion of work and expeditious return to flight status
Ensure teams comply with CNAF 4790.2 series policies and consistently apply IETMs and NAVAIR engineering information, including drawings, publications, and bulletins, to support accurate, high-quality maintenance and modification work across all sites
Ensure currency of all DoD and NAVAIR Data Management policies, procedures, and industry standards
Participate in ongoing efforts to improve operational processes, sharing best practices and supporting initiatives that enhance quality, cost-effectiveness, and team performance
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizen. A current active Secret clearance is required
Candidate must have 12 plus years of relevant technical experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the capability to learn, use, and master the position's required computer applications
Well-versed in F/A-18 E-G systems and structural components
Experience in Service Life Modification (SLM) initiatives
Extensive knowledge of corrosion mitigation processes
Expertise in fleet flight line operations
Systems knowledge of databases such as IETMs, DECKPLATE, MRO, and Depot Issue Reporting (DIR)
Strong data analytics capabilities
Proficient in conducting overall maintenance inspections
Possessing technical directive knowledge
Familiar with USN/USMC programs and NAVAIR data source applications
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree is preferred but a combination of education and experience that provides knowledge and exposure to the fundamental theories, principles and concepts within specific discipline can be utilized
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 Careers
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
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