Senior General/Interdisciplinary Engineer with Security Clearance

McBride is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations. Job DescriptionMcBride Consulting is recruiting for a Senior General/Interdisciplinary Engineer, in support of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). The Senior General/Interdisciplinary Engineer will apply engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to extend or modify existing practices and resolve complex or novel problems. The role requires providing expert advice, developing innovative recommendations, and executing significant engineering efforts across the acquisition lifecycle. This position supports the design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components from requirements analysis through system disposal and may include support to Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This is a full-time role at Hanscom, MA. The position is hybrid and a minimum of 2 days a week in office is required. Travel (~20%) to the Middle East (Jordan) as well as CONUS locations may also be required. In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the war fighter. Duties include, but not limited to: Apply engineering principles to extend or modify theories, concepts, and standard practicesResolve unique or complex technical problems and provide innovative solutionsProvide expert advice to colleagues and government officials supporting broad program operationsDevelop and recommend strategies to advance programs, technologies, and engineering methodsExecute significant engineering projects supporting program objectivesEvaluate and assess emerging technologies, trends, and applications for applicabilityInvestigate and anticipate issues impacting multiple engineering disciplinesSupport development of new standards, concepts, and approaches to improve program outcomesAssess and ensure integrity, quality, economy, and effectiveness of engineering programsRecommend solutions to resolve complex, conflicting, or controversial technical issuesProvide engineering support across the full acquisition lifecycle (requirements through disposal)Support design, operation, and sustainment of systems and componentsSupport Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities as required RequirementsCitizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance Education: Bachelors degree in related engineering discipline, OR 10 years of directly related experience, 6 of which must be in DoD. Experience supporting engineering and technical efforts within DoD environmentsPreferred Qualifications Education: Master's Degree in a related professional engineer discipline and 5 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 3 years must be in the DOD. Technical SkillsExperience with USAF command and control reporting systems, tactical radar, shelter and radome systems, aircraft trainer pods, radios and communication systems, EW systems, or threat emittersNetwork engineering experience within a DoD environment (preferably command and control)Interpersonal SkillsAbility to provide expert guidance and recommendations to leadershipStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to evaluate complex technical issues across multiple disciplinesEffective communication skills supporting collaboration with government and contractor teams Additional Information Location: Hanscom AFB, MA Travel: 20% Position will be Hybrid with a minimum of 2 days a week in office. Benefits401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insurance