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The directorate oversees the comprehensive lifecycle management of fighter platforms. This role provides opportunities to contribute to the cutting-edge F-22 program supporting the sustainment and modernization of a critical defense asset and ensures they meet evolving operational demands.\nKBR is seeking an experienced Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Engineer to support the acquisition of the F-22 systems and subsystems. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in analyzing EO/IR systems and developing systems engineering strategies to drive successful acquisitions. You'll work collaboratively with a diverse team, promoting innovation, disciplined problem-solving, and excellence at every stage. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic environment and make an impact, apply now and help us shape the future!\n Key Responsibilities:\nLead Systems Engineering Integration: Leverage senior-level expertise to integrate advanced capabilities into existing systems, ensuring seamless support for Acquisition Category (ACAT) I programs critical to mission success.\nCollaborate on Requirements Verification: Partner with program office personnel to develop and refine the Requirements Verification Matrix for each new version Release, ensuring compliance with operational and technical objectives.\nProvide Insight at Milestone Reviews: Attend key systems engineering milestone reviews, deliver in-depth analysis and actionable recommendations to drive informed technical decisions.\nAnalyze Engineering Data for Selloff: Review comprehensive engineering designs, lab data, and flight test results to validate and approve Raptor Release requirements, ensuring robust capability fielding.\nResolve Design Defects: Assess and recommend solutions for identified design defects, collaborating with stakeholders to coordinate resolutions that meet operational standards.\nAdvance Technology Transition: Document and support the transition of emerging technologies from research labs to integration and acquisition phases, enabling rapid fielding of cutting-edge capabilities.\nReview and Refine Documentation: Provide critical input during engineering document reviews, ensuring accuracy and alignment with program objectives.\nShape Acquisition Efforts: Contribute engineering expertise to the development of Program Statements of Work and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) to ensure contract deliverables meet program needs.\nEvaluate Industry Solutions: Assess OEM responses to Requests for Information (RFI), determining their capability to meet or exceed Key Performance Parameters.\nDrive Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Support MBSE development to integrate innovative technologies into aircraft platform models, enhancing design efficiency and system integration.\nWork Environment:\nLocation: On-Site, The primary place of performance for this role is Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. 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Let's shape the future together.\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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