Chief Systems Engineer, National Security & Space Defense

KBR Careers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR seeks a Chief Systems Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, and analysis for NSG/ASG and Federal Agencies to ensure timely GEOINT. You will oversee senior- to junior-level contractor systems engineers and advise on strategic technical planning and design across DoD/IC programs.

The role requires 18+ years in systems engineering, a Master’s degree or higher in a related STEM field, and an active TS/SCI with poly.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.
• Expert-level experience with DoD/IC Acquisition Process, PPBES, and requirements.
• Experience in large complex System of Systems or Cloud environments.
• Exposure to MBSE and digital engineering concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, and analysis across NSG, ASG and Federal Agencies.
• Plan and analyze user requirements, architecture traceability, and automation opportunities.
• Advise on proposed changes to solution designs based on requirements and new tech.
• Translate mission needs into system/capability requirements and solutions.
• Support allocation of requirements to architecture components and programs.
• Coordinate systems integration activities.
• Lead AoAs, CoAs, Trade Studies, and engineering assessments.
• Engage in strategic technical planning, risk management and interface design.
• Provide expert government advisory on vision, strategy and capability development.

Skills

Leadership

Requirements engineering

Systems engineering

Program management

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related STEM fields

Job description

KBR seeks a Chief Systems Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, and analysis for NSG/ASG and Federal Agencies to ensure timely GEOINT. You will oversee senior- to junior-level contractor systems engineers and advise on strategic technical planning and design across DoD/IC programs.

The role requires 18+ years in systems engineering, a Master’s degree or higher in a related STEM field, and an active TS/SCI with poly.