Junior Systems Engineer — Space Systems & Mission IT

KBR Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Flexible work schedule

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Jr. System Engineer for its Mission Technology Solutions group in the United States. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and research interfaces, ensuring subsystems are integrated into a viable system.

You will provide ongoing functional analysis to validate mission requirements and monitor performance across space-related programs. Responsibilities include supporting end-user needs, trade studies, developing system requirements, and advising customers on

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent oral and written communication
• Self-starter who can partner with multiple teammates
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Understanding of planning and integrating secure solutions based on policy directives
• Familiarity with developing requirements for system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security

Responsibilities

• Support end-user needs by identifying, investigating and resolving system issues related to space systems
• Collaborate with analysts, project leads, and customers to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability
• Assist in developing system requirements and specifications aligned with High-Level Mission objectives
• Participate in trade studies to identify improvements in system performance, architecture, and software/hardware solutions
• Contribute to engineering tradeoff analyses and assist in formulating Courses of Action (COAs) that consider operational constraints
• Gather information to create technical documents that support project deliverables
• Stay updated on agency, national, and international standards related to space systems development to ensure compliance and integration
• Provide support throughout the systems engineering life cycle, managing risks and developing mitigation plans to guarantee mission success
• Track project activities for systems engineering, software/hardware development, and deployment, ensuring effective command and control integration
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts to optimize ground processing and mission management practices

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree in EE / CE / CS

strong communication

self-starter

presentation skills

security/compliance knowledge

systems requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Job description

KBR is seeking a Jr. System Engineer for its Mission Technology Solutions group in the United States. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and research interfaces, ensuring subsystems are integrated into a viable system.

You will provide ongoing functional analysis to validate mission requirements and monitor performance across space-related programs. Responsibilities include supporting end-user needs, trade studies, developing system requirements, and advising customers on