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Senior General/Interdisciplinary Engineer

McBride, Lincoln, MA, United States


Senior General/Interdisciplinary Engineer
Hanscom Afb, United States | Posted on 04/24/2026

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 Description
McBride 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 practices

Resolve unique or complex technical problems and provide innovative solutions

Provide expert advice to colleagues and government officials supporting broad program operations

Develop and recommend strategies to advance programs, technologies, and engineering methods

Evaluate and assess emerging technologies, trends, and applications for applicability

Investigate and anticipate issues impacting multiple engineering disciplines

Support development of new standards, concepts, and approaches to improve program outcomes

Assess and ensure integrity, quality, economy, and effectiveness of engineering programs

Recommend solutions to resolve complex, conflicting, or controversial technical issues

Provide engineering support across the full acquisition lifecycle (requirements through disposal)

Support design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components

Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities as required

Requirements
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

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 environments

Preferred 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 Skills

Experience with USAF command and control reporting systems, tactical radar, shelter and radome systems, aircraft trainer pods, radios and communication systems, EW systems, or threat emitters

Network engineering experience within a DoD environment (preferably command and control)

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to provide expert guidance and recommendations to leadership

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to evaluate complex technical issues across multiple disciplines

Effective communication skills supporting collaboration with government and contractor teams

Location:

Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 20%

Position will be

Hybrid

with a minimum of 2 days a week in office.

401(k)

Dentalinsurance

Healthinsurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

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Our people and culture
McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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