R&D Technical IPT Manager
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
- Beavercreek Township, Ohio
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R&D Technical IPT ManagerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Job Summary:
Are you ready to embark on a journey where your expertise meets meaningful impact? As a Research and Development Senior Technical IPT Manager help manage and coordinate efforts to solve system level challenges and technical issues spanning autonomy, sensors, fusion, data analysis & management, communication systems, flight operations, and other capabilities related to ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Recognizance) missions. Join our team at KBR supporting the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and be at the forefront of military autonomous solution development and prototyping, contributing to our success story. This role will be part of a team developing and transitioning an autonomous ISR capability operating at the edge to detect, identify, track, maintain custody of and report on high value targets. You’ll collaborate closely with a diverse team, fostering innovation and excellence every step of the way. You will help manage the Agile software development process, organize and run Sprint Demos and Sprint Reviews, and lead the Capability Roadmap process. Your responsibilities will include coordinating technical interactions within the team, leading technical investigations and interchange meetings, and supporting technical engagements with related projects within AFRL and AFLCMC. Additionally, you will lead KBR's team in supporting AFRL's R&D efforts and advise the Chief Engineer on technical issues and challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in autonomous systems and ISR technology. If you’re ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply now and let’s shape the future together!
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Help manage the Agile software development process, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
- Organize and run Sprint Demos and Sprint Reviews to showcase progress and gather feedback.
- Lead the Capability Roadmap process to define and prioritize project goals.
- Lead the software product delivery process including the packaging and deployment of source code & binaries, software documentation, test documents and other related artifacts
- Support the architecture and design of autonomous functionality achieving mission effects.
- Coordinate technical interactions within the team to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Lead technical investigations and technical interchange meetings to address project challenges.
- Support technical engagements with related projects within AFRL and AFLCMC.
- Support Test and Evaluation and demonstration efforts by coordinating IPTs and technical details
- Lead KBR's team in supporting AFRL's R&D efforts, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Advise and support the Chief Engineer on technical issues and challenges.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in program management or systems engineering.
- Proven experience with Agile software development processes.
- Strong background in autonomous systems, ISR operations, and military sensor technology.
- Experience with current UAV systems and software development.
- Proficiency in MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) and modeling and simulation.
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with AFRL and AFLCMC projects.
- Experience on fast-paced innovation and development programs
- Familiarity with defense and aerospace industry standards and regulations.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.
KBR 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.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At 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.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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