Senior AI/ML Systems Engineer

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Senior AI/ML Systems Engineer

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KBR is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Senior AI/ML Systems Engineer. If you have a passion for systems engineering and supporting unmanned aviation programs, this is the perfect opportunity to apply your expertise and contribute to impactful projects. Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to provide comprehensive systems engineering support for the MQ-9 Program Office.

This position supports tasking at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)), located in Patuxent River, MD. The selected candidate will support the Smart Sensor team by performing analyses and executing projects involving engineering, testing, training, production, and sustainment issues. Tasks will include requirements analysis and traceability, problem/deficiency reporting, researching technical solutions, conducting analyses of alternatives, and recommending courses of action. You will also interface with a variety of technical and program personnel to ensure the successful execution of program objectives.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply systems engineering products and analyses to support requirement development, acquisition, deployment, and sustainment of unmanned aviation systems and associated autonomous functions/systems

• Develop AI/ML concept plans, including requirements and conceptual planning.

• Design and develop AI algorithms.

• Define requirements, design, implement, and test hardware to support AI algorithms.

• Develop and maintain a Machine Learning (ML) pipeline to collect, tag, and analyze data, and train algorithms to improve maturity and accuracy.

• Lead and manage multifunctional teams, ensuring the successful integration of complex systems

• Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical support staff

• Conduct technology trade studies to research, analyze, and evaluate various options, documenting results to determine the best value solution for specific problems

• Perform engineering investigations of considerable complexity to resolve technical issues

• Review literature, patents, and current practices to inform solutions for assigned projects

• Oversee the completion and implementation of system enhancements, recommending technical corrections and improvements to management

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively complex systems design, acquisition, and test experience, including complex (hardware/software) aviation/aerospace systems integration.

Security Clearance:

• An Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret, or ability to obtain and maintain. Contract requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in systems or electrical engineering preferred.

• Systems Engineering certification from INCOSE or DAWIA preferred.

• 10 years of experience in AI/ML preferred.

• Familiarity with DoD aviation development, production, sustainment, and/or testing

• Knowledge of U.S. Government, DoD, and/or USN correspondence development practices, along with the ability to write formal engineering reports and construct briefing materials using MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Demonstrated experience at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

• Previous experience with military avionics systems

• Previous experience with unmanned aviation systems, particularly the MQ-9A

• Experience with military aviation systems, either manned or unmanned

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week

Compensation:

$155,500-$233,200.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional 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.

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