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KBR

Obsolescence Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Candidate will be responsible for proactively using industry search tools to identify possible replacements for identified obsolete parts. * Candidate will generate obsolescence reports by system ...

KBR, Inc

Obsolescence Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$95 - $140/hr

Candidate will be responsible for proactively using industry search tools to identify possible replacements for identified obsolete parts.* Candidate will generate obsolescence reports by system ...

KBR, Inc.

Obsolescence Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

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Raytheon

Program Obsolescence Lead

Austin, TX · Remote

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Melbourne, FL · On-site

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Program Obsolescence Lead

Austin, TX · Remote

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Raytheon

Systems Obsolescence Manager

Austin, TX · Remote

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Sparibis, LLC

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Melbourne, FL · On-site

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Raytheon

Program Obsolescence Lead

Tucson, AZ · On-site

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Prattwhitney

Program Obsolescence Lead

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Program Direct‑Support - Obsolescence Integrated Product Team (OIPT) LeaderLocation: Tucson, AZ (Onsite)Role Type: Requires U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance.This role will drive ...

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Obsolescence Manager

KBR

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

KBR rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

143rd of 450 rated engineering

Job description

Title:

Obsolescence Manager

Program Summary

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking an Obsolescence Manager for fast-paced and dynamic role supporting the PATRIOT and IBCS weapon systems. The candidate will be responsible for conducting broad industrial research to identify hardware obsolescence mitigation strategies in each of the managed major end items. Candidates will use multiple datasets and tools to drive design changes with prime contractors. The candidate will prepare briefings to senior leaders and lead bi-weekly IPTs to communicate changes across both IFMC and PGSE project offices. The Obsolescence Manager will organize and lead a semiannual program level meetings, presenting top design changes and possible courses of action to FMS system users and PAE Fires leadership. The Obsolescence Manager is a key member of Performance Management Directorate, that will interface with Hardware and International Programs Teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Candidate will be responsible for proactively using industry search tools to identify possible replacements for identified obsolete parts.
  • Candidate will generate obsolescence reports by system configuration per major end item for all fielded configurations of PATRIOT and IBCS systems.
  • Candidate will generate briefing materials of obsolescence reports for each configuration per major end item for IFMC senior leadership, supporting program meetings and IPTs.
  • Candidate will be responsible for developing and delivery obsolescence reports with FMS partners and senior managers.
  • Candidate will chair semiannual obsolescence working group meeting with FMS partners and PAE leadership.
  • Candidate will analyze prime contractor proposed obsolescence changes (engineering change proposals) for form, fit, function changes and communicate issues to the hardware team and USG obsolescence lead.
  • Candidate will analyze obsolescence reports and recommend different upgrade courses of action for FMS partners based on fielding configuration and programmatic goals.
  • Candidate will organize and chair bi-weekly IPT meeting, communicating hardware obsolescence changes in development and execution for PGSE and IFMC project leadership.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, any disciple, from an ABET accredited program.
  • 5-10 years of experience in their engineering domain..

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in senior staff positions.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver technical briefings to senior management and subject matter experts.
  • Demonstrated ability to generate and deliver technical reports.
  • Demonstrated manufacturing and process improvement experience.
  • 5-10 years of experience working on PATRIOT or IBCS weapon systems.
  • Experience working with Hardware design teams.

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.

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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998

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