Data Processing Systems Engineer

KBR Careers; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability

PTO

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR seeks a Data Processing Systems Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD, to lead design, development, and maintenance of scientific software for the USGS/EROS Center. This full-time, onsite role requires collaboration with scientists and international partners to deliver reliable, secure earth observation data systems.

You will drive architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with SDLC and CM processes while advancing mission-critical capabilities in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field with 8+ years of related experience in systems engineering or software development for scientific/engineering applications.
• Proven ability to lead complex system design and integration efforts.
• Strong understanding of Software Design Life Cycle, configuration management, and quality assurance principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of scientific/engineering software systems, ensuring quality and compliance while meeting scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Define and document system requirements, operational concepts, and integration/test plans.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into design specifications; create prototypes and validate solutions.
• Develop and execute test plans; perform integration, system, and acceptance testing.
• Create and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery of system components and milestones.
• Evaluate vendor software and recommend adoption or integration.
• Conduct studies to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and meet evolving requirements.
• Plan and coordinate work of engineers; mentor and train team members.
• Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with an established Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
• Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with Configuration Management (CM) processes.

Skills

PMP certification

AWS Solutions Architect certification

Agile

Hybrid-cloud architectures

Containerization

Image processing

Database management

System design leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Data Processing Systems Engineer

BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR. Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

Join us at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and help shape the future of Earth science data systems. As part of our mission-driven team, you’ll contribute to projects that make a global impact, supporting research, innovation, and technology that empower scientists and decision-makers worldwide.

Position Overview

KBR is seeking a System Engineer supporting a data processing software application in Sioux Falls, SD, to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. This is a full-time, onsite role that requires regular in‑person interaction with team members, scientists, and domestic and international mission partners. This team, in collaboration with NASA and the Landsat project, specializes in remote sensing and provides over fifty years of satellite imagery data to global users and science organizations.

Why You'll Love This Role

You will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure mission‑critical systems meet stringent reliability and security standards. Your work will shape the future of Earth observation technologies and have global impact.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of scientific/engineering software systems, ensuring quality and compliance while meeting scope, schedule, and budget constraints
• Define and document system requirements, operational concepts, and integration/test plans
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into design specifications; create prototypes and validate solutions
• Develop and execute test plans; perform integration, system, and acceptance testing
• Create and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery of system components and milestones
• Evaluate vendor software and recommend adoption or integration
• Conduct studies to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and meet evolving requirements
• Plan and coordinate work of engineers; mentor and train team members
• Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with an established Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
• Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with Configuration Management (CM) processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field 8+ years of progressive, related experience in systems engineering or software development for scientific/engineering applications Proven ability to lead complex system design and integration efforts Strong understanding of Software Design Life Cycle, configuration management, and quality assurance principles

Desired Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• AWS Solutions Architect or similar certification
• Agile software methodology experience
• Experience with hybrid‑cloud architectures and containerization
• Knowledge of image processing, database management, and software development
• Proficiency with tools such as DOORS, Jira, and Confluence
• Ability to conduct trade studies for technology upgrades, cloud services, and software updates
• Previous experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders, both domestic and international

Special Requirements

Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hiring to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

About Us

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
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• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

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Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver

At KBR, We Deliver.