Security-Cleared Systems Engineer - Junior

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a motivated Jr. Systems Engineer to join our national security team in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on space systems ground processing, mission management, and C2 operations, with SETA support for GED in intelligence initiatives.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams on hardware, software, and systems integration to deliver mission-critical solutions, while complying with security directives and policy requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence concepts, tools, and systems
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Responsibilities

• Support incidents and investigations by addressing end-user needs and identifying system issues related to space systems, focusing on ground processing and command and control.
• Collaborate with analysts, project leads, and customers to enhance operational efficiency and 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 formulate Courses of Action (COAs) considering operational constraints.
• Gather information to create technical documents supporting project deliverables for C2 operations.

Skills

Agile methodologies

ML/AI concepts

TS/SCI clearance w/ polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

KBR is seeking a motivated Jr. Systems Engineer to join our national security team in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on space systems ground processing, mission management, and C2 operations, with SETA support for GED in intelligence initiatives.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams on hardware, software, and systems integration to deliver mission-critical solutions, while complying with security directives and policy requirements.