KBR Careers · 1 day ago
CH-47 Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Huntsville, Alabama
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expKBR is a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, specializing in mission engineering solutions for critical Army programs. They are seeking a CH‑47F Block II Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical expertise and support the production and integration of the CH‑47F Block II fleet, ensuring successful delivery to the warfighter.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide in-depth technical knowledge of CH‑47F Block II systems, subsystems, and components
Identify, analyze, and resolve platform-specific engineering, production, and logistical challenges
Support the successful execution of the Block II MTA Rapid Fielding schedule
Conduct detailed technical reviews of: Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Engineering drawings and technical data, Manufacturing records, NCRs, and NOEs
Deliver clear, concise, and actionable recommendations to accelerate review cycles and prevent delays
Develop and present executive-level briefings and technical summaries to Government leadership
Conduct mentorship and targeted training for Soldiers, Government personnel, and contractor staff
Facilitate cross-team communication to drive alignment and rapid decision-making
Oversee day-to-day execution of active CHPMO production contracts
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Logistics, and Supply Chain organizations to meet cost, schedule, performance, and safety requirements
Lead or support assessments including: Production Readiness Assessments (PRAs), Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Supplier capability and quality audits
Identify risks and validate production readiness
Develop and deliver formal and informal training on Block II systems, production nuances, and operational employment
Lead a structured knowledge transfer program to build a self-sustaining level of expertise across the enterprise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (8 years of military/industry experience may be substituted in lieu of degree)
12 years of applicable experience
Must possess a current Secret Security Clearance
Experience with CH‑47F Block II configuration, engineering, production, or sustainment
Experience analyzing engineering drawings, ECPs, NCRs, and quality/manufacturing documentation
Experience briefing senior Government leadership and produce high-quality technical documentation
Preferred
DAWIA certification (Engineering, PM, or Logistics)
PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification
Former CH‑47 Warrant Officer or OEM (Boeing) engineering/production experience
Master's degree and/or Ph.D in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Program Management
Background in Army Aviation, aerospace engineering, production engineering, or lifecycle logistics
Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs; MTA or rapid fielding experience preferred
Experience planning and executing PRAs, PCAs, or supplier audits
Demonstrated mentorship and training experience with Soldiers, Government staff, or OEM teams
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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Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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