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Subject Matter Expert/WAKE (Remote)

Subject Matter Expert/WAKE (Remote)

KBR, Inc., located in Cambridge, MA, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to support the wake turbulence work.  KBR Inc. supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center in managing and collecting data for wake turbulence in a complex field network combination of wake sensors (Vortex SODARS, pulsed LIDARS), weather sensors (TEMP Profiler, SONIC anemometers), aircraft event sensors (laser rangefinders, pressure transducers), aircraft identification sensor (Mode S squitter receiver, ADS-B receivers) and communications networks. The work supports the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). Our work helps the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) improve safety, alleviate air traffic congestion, and mitigate environmental impacts. The selected candidate will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team operating in an agile and fast paced environment and utilizing state-of-the-art technologies.

***Candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance***

The selected candidate could provide support in the following areas:

Support activities at Aviation Weather Research Facility (AWRF) on Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) (AWRF/JBCC)Develop and conduct test plans for vendor equipmentConduct tests and collect data for analysisEvaluate the performance of sensors and related weather systems relative to new scientific discoveries, technologies and changing or emerging applicationsProvide expertise in general and specialized analytical techniques to test and evaluate test dataPotentially travel to standards and/or government meetings

Required Qualifications

10 years of experienceExperience with FAA initiatives related to wake turbulenceExperience with analyzing wake turbulence dataExperience working with vendorsUnderstanding of the various wake turbulence sensorsExperience with wake turbulence modeling and simulation

Desired Qualifications

Long association with FAA wake turbulence work

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.