Junior Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Beavercreek, OH is looking for a Junior Systems Engineer to assist with system requirements development and support testing environments. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0-2 years of engineering experience. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $100,000, depending on experience and skills. The candidate should possess foundational knowledge in systems engineering and the ability to work in laboratory settings. Opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment are also offered.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of system requirements and test plans.
• Support laboratory setup and execution of experiments.
• Document system configurations and results.

Skills

Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Ability to work in laboratory or test environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Title: Junior Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with development of system requirements, interfaces, and test plans
• Support laboratory setup, configuration, and execution of PNT experiments and evaluations
• Support integration of hardware, software, and test infrastructure
• Assist with hardware‑ and software‑in‑the‑loop test activities
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to support system assessment and algorithm evaluation
• Support coordination between software, hardware, and test teams
• Document system configurations, test procedures, and results to support technical reviews and deliverables
• Participate in team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, improvements, and more

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Communications Theory, or a related technical discipline
• 0–2 years of engineering experience
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and system integration concepts
• Ability to work in laboratory or test environments supporting integrated systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Academic or project experience supporting system integration, testing, or evaluation
• Exposure to PNT or other laboratory environments or test campaigns
• Familiarity with basic modeling, simulation, or data analysis tools
• Experience supporting DoD-related research or prototyping efforts

Basic Compensation

$80,000 - $100,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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.