KBR
SmallUASEngineEngineer
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“Small UAS Engine Engineer at KBR. Skills: Small UAS engine, Propulsion engineering, Test and evaluation, Sustainment planning. Provide engineering and technical support for small piston. Support Air Force System Program Office activities”
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking
20-25% travel, Surge up to 50% travel, Active DoD Secret clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, 5+ years of professional experience, Experience with small piston engines, Demonstrated experience supporting engineering, test, or sustainment activities, Ability to review and interpret technical documentation, Experience working in or supporting government program office, Active DoD Secret clearance required
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, Experience with small piston aviation engines, Hands-on experience supporting engine ground test or flight test activities, Familiarity with UAS propulsion integration, Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, Knowledge of airworthiness processes, Experience with sustainment engineering, Ability to develop and support technical briefings, Prior experience working at test ranges, Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI/SAP
What You'll Do.
Provide engineering and technical support for small piston
Support Air Force System Program Office activities
Perform in-office technical support to Program Managers
Support coordination activities with prime contractors
Review engine designs
Support test and evaluation activities for small piston
Support test planning
Support on-site test execution
Document engine anomalies
Participate in program technical forums
Support preparation of briefings
Provide lifecycle and sustainment engineering support
Support sustainment planning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
In-office collaboration with government teams; Collaboration across government, contractor, and test environments; Coordinate across teams
Communication Scope
Clear communication; Written communication; Verbal communication; Technical content preparation
Process & Methodology
Program execution
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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