Senior Agile Systems Engineer – TS/SCI

KBR, Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Agile Systems Engineer to join a National Security Solutions team that designs and delivers advanced engineering solutions for intelligence and DoD users.

The role emphasizes SETA support for GED and cross‑functional collaboration across hardware, software, and data domains. This contingent position offers opportunities to influence mission-critical defense systems, with responsibilities spanning lifecycle design, architecture, and documentation, while staying current

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; 5+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience in agile environments and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency with systems engineering tools and Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities; ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full software/system development lifecycle: design, coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance.
• Work with product owners, stakeholders, developers, QA, and operations to translate requirements into system solutions.
• Apply Agile principles: manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in an iterative, customer-focused manner.
• Design and implement system architectures: ensure scalability, security, and performance while aligning with business goals.
• Debug defects, troubleshoot system problems, and implement fixes promptly.
• Ensure systems meet quality, security, and regulatory standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices through training and self-study.
• Create and maintain documentation: produce clear design and implementation documentation for future reference.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Strong communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Systems engineering tools

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Agile Systems Engineer to join a National Security Solutions team that designs and delivers advanced engineering solutions for intelligence and DoD users.

The role emphasizes SETA support for GED and cross‑functional collaboration across hardware, software, and data domains. This contingent position offers opportunities to influence mission-critical defense systems, with responsibilities spanning lifecycle design, architecture, and documentation, while staying current