3 months ago
Huntsville, AL, USAStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead development and maintenance of the government’s authoritative system model using MBSE principles and tools such as SysML.
- Architect the government’s digital engineering environment and integrate it with contractor models to create a cohesive digital thread.
- Provide technical oversight of contractor software development, M&S model development, and delivery of an M&S tool.
- Lead the formal Verification, Validation, and Accreditation effort, including planning, scheduling, and coordination among V&V and accreditation organizations.
- Drive integration between government and contractor models to support simulation-based requirements validation and performance prediction.
- Lead model development and technical integration with Army IBCS and other C2 systems.
- Review contractor software architecture for compliance with Army standards including MOSA.
- Witness formal software qualification testing and independently validate performance and functional requirements.
- Chair the Software Change Control Board and oversee triage and correction of software trouble reports.
- Coordinate software material release with Army stakeholders and ensure delivery of required software documentation.
- Lead verification of the Technical Data Package, including source code, build scripts, digital models, and documentation.
- Validate software and model data-rights assertions to secure required Government Purpose Rights.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or an applicable STEM field.
- At least 5 years of experience; a preferred qualification is a master’s degree in software engineering with 10+ years of experience.
- Experience managing system models using MBSE tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or Rhapsody.
- Experience leading or participating significantly in a formal DoD VV&A process.
- Proven experience providing technical oversight of contractor software development on a DoD acquisition program.
- Expert knowledge of Army digital engineering strategies, technical standards, and MOSA principles.
- Strong understanding of the DoD acquisition lifecycle and OTA agreements.
- Understanding of program planning and execution, systems engineering, design processes, weapon system integration, and performance assessment.
- Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and formulate executable solutions.
- U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.
- Ability to travel 15–20% of the time.
Benefits
- Full-time, on-contractor-site position at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
- Candidates must reside in the area or be able to relocate.
- Travel requirement is 15–20% of the time.
- KBR offers a People First culture focused on belonging, connection, growth, and Zero Harm.
- KBR is an equal opportunity employer.
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About KBR, Inc.
KBR, Inc. delivers engineering, technology, and professional services to government and industrial customers, spanning defense, space, sustainability, and energy. Its businesses include long-term government mission support and program management, and Sustainable Technology Solutions that license process technologies and provide consulting and operations support across asset lifecycles. Headquartered in Houston and listed on the NYSE, KBR became an independent public company in 2006 after its separation from Halliburton.