Senior Engineer (IR) Wright Pat AFB

Position Description & Qualifications

If you want to be part of a new, high-impact team actively shaping technical solutions and program strategies for the United States Air Force’s Fighters and Advanced Aircraft (AFLCMC/WA) Directorate, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As a Senior Engineer, you will be supporting the Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Infrared (IR) Sensing Integrated Capability Team (ICT) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

ICTs accelerate capability delivery by integrating acquisition, technical, and modernization efforts across the entirety of AFLCMC/WA aircraft platforms. Through portfolio-level collaboration, architecture alignment, and enterprise decision-making, ICTs create opportunities to deliver greater speed, agility, and operational capability than traditional single platform stovepipes. As part of this team, you will work alongside some of the Directorate’s most talented and motivated professionals and be empowered by the Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) to drive the integration of tools, processes, and capabilities across numerous programs.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a key advisor to the IR Sensing ICT Lead by developing engineering assessments, technical recommendations, and architectural strategies that provide decision-quality data in support of enterprise-level decision making

• Evaluate IR sensor systems, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) architectures, modernization initiatives, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities that enhance mission effectiveness, survivability, and operational capability.

• Interface directly with Materiel Leaders, Chief Engineers, and other senior-level stakeholders to analyze program requirements and challenges, identify cross-program dependencies, and recommend actionable solutions to drive enterprise alignment across the portfolio.

• Collaborate with government, industry, laboratory, and operational stakeholders to analyze technical alternatives and promote alignment across programs and mission areas.

• Assess technical risks, integration challenges, dependencies, and engineering tradeoffs associated with the development, integration, fielding, and sustainment of IR sensing capabilities across the AFLCMC/WA aircraft weapon systems portfolio.

• Support the development of technology roadmaps, integration strategies, and modernization approaches that advance Air Force IR sensing capabilities and long-term mission objectives.

• Develop and brief technical products, engineering analyses, and decision support products that inform the directorate’s Capability Trade Council (CTC) activities and senior leader decision-making.

• Advise leadership on engineering considerations associated with capability gaps, future operational needs, emerging threats, and evolving technology opportunities.

• Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS).

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 15 years relevant engineering experience in the Department of Defense/Department of War (DoD/DoW), other government agency, or DoW contractor

• Master’s Degree or higher in Engineering or equivalent professional degree (e.g. MBA, JD, etc.) and a minimum of 10 years relevant engineering experience with the DoW, other government agency, or DoW contractor

• Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 8 years

• Up to 10% Travel

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

• Experience supporting AFLCMC, Air Force acquisition programs, Major Command organizations, or other DoW customers.

• DoW Acquisition Program Office experience in a technical leadership position (Chief Engineer, Engineering IPT Lead, etc).

• Familiarity with IR sensing systems, EO/IR technologies, target detection and tracking systems, sensor integration, sensor fusion, or related mission systems.

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or III certification in System Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering (SPRDE) or Practitioner Level certification in Engineering & Technical Management

If you are interested in supporting and working with our Air Force and airmen and a dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected] .