Model Based Systems Engineer (Expert)

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Digital Engineering Technical Modeler on-site in Chantilly, VA. The role demands an expert in MBSE, DE, and SE, with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.

You will lead modeling across space and intelligence domains, ensuring data and models are interconnected and accessible for strategic programs. Responsibilities include delivering foundational DE approaches, guiding MBSE methods, and maintaining SE processes per SOW.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and 10+ years of experience.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering and expert in Digital Engineering (DE)/MBSE.
• IC Customer experience with ground and/or space-based systems.
• Knowledge of data science concepts (databases, ontology, UAF/SysML).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver foundational digital engineering approaches for DE/MBSE compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on MBSE methods to leadership.
• Develop enterprise digital engineering approaches; ensure accessible, interconnected models and data.
• Maintain current SE and MS&A processes per SOW requirements.
• Guide federated modeling across the enterprise with mission partners.
• Adhere to MBSE guidelines and demonstrate complex modeling to stakeholders.

Skills

MBSE expertise

SysML knowledge

Systems engineering

Data science concepts

Effective communication

Education

STEM Bachelor's degree

Tools

SysML

UAF

Relational databases

Ontology

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Model Based Systems Engineer (Expert)

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a Digital Engineering Technical Modeler to join our team on site in Chantilly, VA. An active TS/SCI with poly is required.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This effort is in direct support of our IC Customer in the Chantilly VA area. We are looking for the self-driven, the bold, the passionate Systems Engineers who will join KBR on an exciting journey of professional thrill and personal growth as the Team pursues and steps up to strategic Customer Enterprise-level challenges!

This position provides hands-on leadership and guidance within and across Program Systems Engineering (SE) Integrated Team to deliver 100% on-target success of both top-down DE Culture Transformation objectives and hands-on DE taskings. Domain knowledge and executional focus areas include Space and Ground SE and Lifecycle Management fundamentals; DE including MBSE foundational principles including processes and standards; Space and Ground mission, systems, and lifecycle development phase-tailored applications, tools, techniques of DE/MBSE to deliver and maximize Enterprise-wide efficiency, interconnectivity, and reuse within DE-centric mission architecture, design data, and organizational knowledge management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver foundational digital engineering (DE) approaches that ensure the engineering and MS&A processes are met.
• Provides technical advice and guidance to senior managers regarding the creation and implementation of new MBSE methods and techniques.
• Develop and deliver enterprise level digital engineering approaches, and ensure that the models, data, and information to support the development of space and intelligence architecture, systems, and other acquisitions are accessible, interconnected, and structured in such a way to ensure organizational goals are met or exceeded.
• The Technical Modeler role will also ensure that the current systems engineering, and MS&A processes covered in the SOW requirements are maintained.
• Understand and guide the federated modeling approach across the enterprise to mission partners within the organization.
• Adhere to the MBSE modeling methodology guidelines and principles established by the team.
• Ability to demonstrate complex modeling concepts and best practices to different stakeholders.

Basic Compensation

$150,000 - $187,000 USD annually

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications

• An active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph is required to be considered for this position.
• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 10+ years of experience.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering, and an expert in Digital Engineering (DE)/Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• IC Customer expertise with ground and/or space-based engineering within the customer's systems engineering teams.
• Excellent understanding of data science concepts and technologies such as relational and non-relational databases, ontology, Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• OCSMP SysML Model Builder Fundamental Concepts Certification (Level 2) is desired
• General understanding of digital industry trends such as, Cloud/IaC, Data Analytics, DevSecOps, AWS and/or Azure, Containerization/micro-services
• Knowledge of developing satellite and other space-based technologies
• Knowledge of Operations Research/Systems Analysis
• Understanding of some of the Digital Threads or Digital Twins concepts
• Ability to mentor and train fellow systems engineers

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.

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.