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# Senior/Sme Systems Engineer With IR Experience

- **Company:** KBR Inc
- **Location:** Kettering, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Internet Security, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Video Editing, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-sme-systems-engineer-with-ir-experience-beavercreek-oh--67c5eb4b-ab4f-4552-bb3a-54aeda65dc07

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, IR (Infrared), Logistics, Project/Program Management, Internet Security, Team Player, System Integration (SI), IR (Infrared), Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Required:

 * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline
 * Minimum 7+ years of related experience is required.
 * Experience with EO/IR sensor systems, optics, and/or associated hardware and software development
 * Familiarity with EO/IR integration, test, and verification activities
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing technical content to senior leadership
 * Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, "tip of the spear" environment
 * Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to evolving mission and technical requirements
 * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired:

 * Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline
 * Familiarity with advanced EO/IR kill chains and mission system integration
 * Experience with open architecture frameworks and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies
 * Experience with EO/IR countermeasures and advanced image and video processing techniques
 * Experience with Government Reference Architecture (GRAs) and integration into operational weapon systems (desired, not required)
 * Familiarity with agile development and systems engineering tools such as Atlassian Suite and Cameo
 * Active TS/SCI

Ready to Make a Difference?

## Description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Infra-red (IR) Systems Integration Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support an advanced air platform program focused on achieving and sustaining national air dominance. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping cutting-edge Electro-Optic and Infrared (EO/IR) mission capabilities that directly support the nation's defense and security.

The successful candidate will provide systems engineering expertise supporting the development, integration, and transition of advanced EO/IR sensor technologies for operation in complex and contested environments., * The IR Integration SME will provide technical leadership and systems engineering support for EO/IR sensor development and integration efforts.

 * Provide oversight and technical management of advanced EO/IR sensor development for mission system applications
 * Support the development, integration, and test of EO/IR hardware and software, including Infrared Search and Track (IRST), Video and image processing algorithms, EO/IR electronic countermeasures, and other mission capabilities across the EO/IR spectrum
 * Support EO/IR kill chain analysis and integration across platforms and mission systems
 * Contribute to systems engineering activities including requirements definition, architecture development, integration, and verification
 * Support open architecture implementations and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches
 * Participate in platform integration and testing and verification of subsystems for performance and functionality
 * Support Government and industry teams through technical planning, design reviews, test reviews, and technical assessments
 * Develop and deliver technical briefings to a wide range of audiences, including senior technical and leadership stakeholders
 * Collaborate with U.S. Government and industry partner organizations to support joint mission capability development