Review and assess contractor technical data, designs, analyses, and test plans to ensure compliance with system requirements, safety standards, and government intent.
Engage with prime contractors and government stakeholders during technical interchange meetings, design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and working groups to resolve technical issues and risks.
Support weapons and munitions integration activities, including platform interfaces, stores compatibility, employment concepts, and certification considerations.
Participate in developmental and operational test planning and execution, including travel to test sites, range activities, and post‑test analysis and reporting.
Identify technical risks, assess impacts to cost/schedule/performance, and provide actionable recommendations to the government team to inform program decisions.
Experience with Air Force Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board (NNMSB) or Navy Weapons Systems Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB) or similar military safety approval authority
Work Environment
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Travel Requirements: Moderate, up to 20-50%
Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline).
Experience supporting DoD or Air Force weapons, munitions, or stores integration programs.
Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and technical reviews.
Ability to analyze contractor technical products and communicate findings clearly to government stakeholders.
Willingness and ability to travel in support of test and program activities.
Active Secret clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Desired Qualifications and Skills
Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Direct experience supporting an Air Force System Program Office or similar government acquisition organization.
Familiarity with weapons certification, airworthiness, safety, and/or MIL-STD compliance processes.
Experience with developmental and operational test planning and execution.
Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, life-cycle management, and risk management practices.
Previous experience working with major defense prime contractors on weapons or munitions programs.
Active Top Secret clearance or experience working in SCI/SAP environments.
Demonstrated ability to independently execute technical tasks while effectively supporting Government-led teams in a collaborative role.
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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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