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As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.\nThe Chief Engineer (APMSE) serves as the senior technical authority supporting the integration, sustainment, and modernization of Counter Uncrewed Systems (CuXS). This role leads technical execution across hardware, software, and firmware integration activities, ensuring engineering documentation and work products align with Government requirements and operational priorities. The Chief Engineer advises program leadership on technical risk, engineering tradeoffs, and execution priorities while coordinating across Government-Industry teams. This position is central to enabling rapid adaptation of CuXS solutions under the oLSI model and ensuring technical rigor across the program lifecycle.\nRoles and Responsibilities\nLead technical planning and execution for CuXS system integration and engineering support across O&M, PROC, and RDT&E efforts.\nDirect development, review, and delivery of key engineering documentation (e.g., integration documentation, technical analyses, and technical reports) supporting program objectives.\nOversee engineering change development and incorporation supporting system improvements, deficiency corrections, and logistics support improvements.\nCoordinate engineering investigations, failure mode identification, and corrective action recommendations for fielded systems.\nEnsure technical data is properly reviewed, maintained, and updated to reflect approved changes to system configuration and operation.\nProvide technical leadership across stakeholders, including coordination of engineering priorities, deliverables, and risk mitigations.\nEnsure technical outputs are compatible with Government IT environments and appropriate classification handling requirements.\nBasic Qualifications\nClearance & Citizenship: Active/Current Secret, with eligibility to obtain Top Secret. U.S. citizenship required.\nEducation & Experience: Master's in Engineering or an Engineering/STEM Discipline & 8+ years of experience, OR Bachelor's in Engineering or an Engineering/STEM Discipline & 12+ years of experience.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting system integration under an oLSI or Government-led integration model.\nExperience developing and reviewing engineering change documentation and integration drawings.\nFamiliarity with system safety, failure analysis, and corrective action programs.\nExperience supporting fielded systems and operational stakeholders.\nScheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.\nCompensation: $139,000-$209,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.\nAdditional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.\nKBR Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development .\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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