KBR
National Security
SmallUASEngineEngineer
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“Small UAS Engine Engineer at KBR. Skills: Small UAS Engine Subject Matter Expert (SME), propulsion engineering, systems-level thinking, program execution. Provide engineering and technical support for small piston engines used in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in support of an Air Force System Program Office.. Perform in-office collaboration with government teams and contractors to support propulsion engineering activities across development, testing, production, and sustainment.”
Industry & Context.
analytical thinking; systems-level thinking; issue tracking; anomaly investigation
Active DoD Secret clearance is required., Willingness and ability to travel up to ~25% to contractor facilities, government sites, test locations, and depots., Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI/SAP is desired
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline., 5+ years of professional experience in propulsion, mechanical systems, or related engineering roles, with exposure to small piston engines (UAS, aviation, powersports, or similar applications)., Demonstrated experience supporting engineering, test, or sustainment activities across development, integration, or operational environments., Ability to review and interpret technical documentation, including engine specifications, test reports, engineering drawings, and performance data., Experience working in or supporting government program office or defense acquisition environments., written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support technical meetings, prepare engineering content, and coordinate across teams., Willingness and ability to travel up to ~25% to contractor facilities, government sites, test locations, and depots., Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline., Experience with small piston aviation engines used in UAS, including 2‑stroke, 4‑stroke, or heavy‑fuel engines., Hands‑on experience supporting engine ground test or flight test activities, including test data analysis and anomaly investigation., Familiarity with UAS propulsion integration, including fuel systems, cooling, controls, and airframe interfaces., Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, including development, production, or sustainment of airborne systems., Knowledge of airworthiness processes, military or civil (e. g. , Military Flight Release, FAA concepts applied to UAS)., Experience with sustainment engineering, including reliability analysis, maintenance concepts, depot support, or obsolescence management., Ability to develop and support technical briefings and written products for program reviews, test events, and IPT meetings., Prior experience working at test ranges, flight test organizations, or contractor facilities in a field support role., Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI/SAP is desired
What You'll Do.
Provide engineering and technical support for small piston engines used in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in support of an Air Force System Program Office.
Perform in-office collaboration with government teams and contractors to support propulsion engineering activities across development
Support test events and program execution through coordination
and travel to contractor and government facilities as required.
Provide engineering and technical support for small piston engines used in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
supporting Air Force System Program Office (SPO) activities across development
Perform in-office technical support to Program Managers (PMs)
and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
including propulsion engineering analysis
requirements traceability
technical documentation review
Support coordination activities with prime contractors
including review of engine designs
and compliance artifacts.
Support test and evaluation activities for small piston engines
including test planning support
on-site test execution support
performance monitoring
durability assessments
and engine anomaly documentation.
Participate in program technical forums
including Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
design reviews (PDR/CDR)
airworthiness activities
and readiness reviews
supporting preparation of briefings
Provide lifecycle and sustainment engineering support
including reliability and maintainability assessments
technical order inputs
parts obsolescence tracking
and sustainment planning support.
Travel as required to contractor facilities
government test locations
and flight test sites to support propulsion engineering activities
and program execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
in-office collaboration with government teams and contractors; technical support to Program Managers (PMs), engineers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs); Support coordination activities with prime contractors, UAS manufacturers, and engine vendors; Participate in program technical forums, including Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), design reviews (PDR/CDR), airworthiness activities, and readiness reviews; support preparation of briefings, technical content, and action items; Ability to support technical meetings, prepare engineering content, and coordinate across teams.
Communication Scope
clear communication; written and verbal communication skills; Ability to develop and support technical briefings and written products
Process & Methodology
disciplined program execution, program execution, lifecycle and sustainment engineering support, sustainment planning support
Full Job Description
**Title:** Small UAS Engine Engineer ** _Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!_** **_Small UAS Engine Subject Matter Expert (SME)_** 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. **Key Responsibilities:** The Small UAS Engine SME reports to the R&D Portfolio Manager within the Air Force Acquisition Operating Unit (AFA OU). This position provides engineering and technical support for small piston engines used in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in support of an Air Force System Program Office. The role involves in‑office collaboration with government teams and contractors to support propulsion engineering activities across development, testing, production, and sustainment. The position also supports test events and program execution through coordination, technical analysis, documentation, and travel to contractor and government facilities as required. The role requires a technically credible propulsion engineer who combines strong analytical and systems‑level thinking with disciplined program execution, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively across government, contractor, and test environments. **Specific Responsibilities:** * Provide engineering and technical support for small piston engines used in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), supporting Air Force System Program Office (SPO) activities across development, production, test, and sustainment. * Perform in‑office technical support to Program Managers (PMs), engineers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including propulsion engineering analysis, requirements traceability, technical documentation review, and issue tracking. * Support coordination activities with prime contractors, UAS manufacturers, and engine vendors, including review of engin
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