National Security Systems Engineer - TS/SCI, Onsite

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our National Security Solutions team in El Segundo, CA. An active TS/SCI clearance is required to support high‑stakes defense programs and mission‑critical space systems.

This role focuses on developing end‑to‑end systems, integrating subsystems, and guiding architecture through constraints of schedule, cost and performance. Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience are required; space combat power experience and a Master’s degree are

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Experience with Space Combat Power programs (desired).
• Master’s degree in related field (desired).

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of engineering work in the development of an operable system of systems capable of meeting requirements within imposed constraints including mass, cost and schedule.
• Designs and/or researches system interfaces to ensure that subsystems are integrated and work together to form a viable complete end-to-end system.
• Performs functional analysis of a kill chain to ensure it meets performance criteria and mission constraints and to feed the analysis results back to the subsystem development teams.
• Formulates, recommends, and directs operations and procedures to resolve engineering and/or technical problems regarding operations, staffing, and equipment utilization on a specific project or projects.
• Develops acquisition roadmaps to ensure system development timelines meet operational requirements within need dates.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction relative to design problems and the resolution of construction or operating difficulties.
• Conducts special studies and investigations related to project activities and recommends changes as appropriate to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and meet changed or new requirements.
• Analyzes project requirements and provides information and instruction for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, designing, and modifying equipment as appropriate.
• Anticipates internal and external business challenges and/or regulatory/compliance issues. Recommends process, product, or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact.
• Requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
• Mentors and advises project teams on projects with notable risk and complexity.
• Develops the strategy for project execution.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our National Security Solutions team in El Segundo, CA. An active TS/SCI clearance is required to support high‑stakes defense programs and mission‑critical space systems.

This role focuses on developing end‑to‑end systems, integrating subsystems, and guiding architecture through constraints of schedule, cost and performance. Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience are required; space combat power experience and a Master’s degree are