Principal Tracking and Battle Manager Expert

Kbr, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Develop and analyze tracking and battle manager algorithms for missile defense systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • simulation development
  • modeling
  • algorithm design
  • performance analysis
  • data analysis
  • software development

Tasks

-Assist in simulation framework development activities. -Develop models and simulations of IAMD systems with a focus on battle management and fire control systems. -Maintain and improve large scale simulations to support multiple missions and integrate existing models from mission partners into simulations. -Develop software including modeling and simulation efforts and/or automation of analysis tools. -Participate in M&S Meetings. -Support planning and execution of system performance analysis, independent performance assessments, post-test analysis and simulation Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) activities. -Develop algorithms and explore concepts related to IAMD system of systems including tracking, sensor fusion, correlation, and battle management technologies. -Perform technical engineering and problem solving for Integrated Air and Missile Defense System of System problems with a focus on tracking and battle management systems. -Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support during execution of analysis for Hardware In-the Loop (HWIL), Digital Modeling and Simulation (M&S), and analysis tasks. -Develop metrics, analyze data, and assess performance of IAMD battle management systems. -Perform analysis applying appropriate scientific and engineering processes and modeling techniques to the life cycle development of systems.

Requirements

  • git
  • dod clearance
  • 10+ years
  • advanced degree
  • python
  • sensor fusion

What You Bring

-Experience with GIT, Gitlab, or DevOps (or similar) required. -Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD secret clearance. -10-20 years of experience. -Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math or equivalent accredited university. -Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or Matlab required. -Experience with sensor fusion, correlation, track filters, and data association algorithms required. -Experience with missile defense systems.

The Company

About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Sector Specialisms

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Space Systems

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Government Solutions

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Process Improvement

Training

Advanced Simulation

Modeling

Infrastructure

Cutting-edge Aerospace

Environmental Solutions

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Commercial and Operational Discipline

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