Senior Solution Architect

Trinzic; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 180,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical Insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions team seeks a Senior Solution Architect to drive technical strategy and solution development across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, and Homeland Security. This role emphasizes leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivering customer‑focused solutions in a remote work environment.

The position requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and ability to mentor teams while shaping opportunities and proposals for complex missions.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain a public trust security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 18+ years of industry experience, including 12+ years in business development.
• Proven experience in Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, or Homeland Security.
• Lead technical solution development for complex proposals.
• Experience writing technical volumes, whitepapers, and BOEs.
• Ability to respond to RFIs and market surveys.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for complex pursuits across the Mission Technology Solutions portfolio.
• Shape customer requirements through early engagement, market research, and competitive discriminators.
• Develop proposal content, including BOEs, white papers, and RFIs; respond to RFIs and surveys.
• Apply advanced methodologies such as Digital Engineering, MBSE, DevSecOps, Agile, Cloud architectures, with cybersecurity focus.
• Mentor and build teams; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MBSE

DevSecOps

Cloud architectures

Digital Engineering

Job description

Title:

Senior Solution Architect

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR 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.

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.

Join KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions team and help shape the future of critical missions across government and commercial sectors. We are seeking experienced Senior Solution Architects who thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence technical strategy, drive growth in emerging markets, and collaborate with top talent to support programs that matter—spanning Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, and Homeland Security. If you are passionate about advancing mission success through cutting‑edge technologies and strategic thinking, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Solution Architect at KBR, you will play a critical role in driving technical strategy and solution development to support business growth across diverse mission areas, including Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, and Homeland Security. This position requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and the ability to craft innovative, customer‑focused solutions tailored to unique mission requirements.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and subject matter experts to:

• Lead technical solution development for complex pursuits across the Mission Technology Solutions portfolio.




• Shape customer requirements through early engagement, market research, and identification of competitive discriminators.




• Develop proposal content, including technical volumes, white papers, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and respond to RFIs and market surveys.




• Apply advanced methodologies such as Digital Engineering, Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), DevSecOps, Agile software development, Smart Asset Management, Digital Logistics, and Cloud architectures, with a strong emphasis on Cybersecurity and System of Systems integration.




• Mentor and build teams, fostering collaboration and innovation across internal and external stakeholders.

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote




• Travel Requirements: Moderate 20-50%




• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Eligibility to obtain a public trust security clearance.




• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, or related field); advanced degree preferred.




• Minimum 18 years of industry experience, including 12+ years of industry experience and 6+ years of business development experience.




• Proven experience in one or more mission areas: Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, or Homeland Security.




• Demonstrated ability to lead technical solution development for complex proposals.




• Experience writing technical volumes, whitepapers, and developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).




• Ability to respond to RFIs, market surveys, and support customer shaping efforts.




• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams, foster collaboration, and engage stakeholders.




• Strong communication and presentation skills for interfacing with customers and internal leadership.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong background in multiple technical disciplines and areas of expertise, including Cybersecurity, System of Systems integration, IT infrastructure, Cloud, Autonomy, Data Analytics/AI, Agile Software Development, Digital Engineering including Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or DevSecOps




• Active security clearance

Basic Compensation:

Basic Compensation: $180,000.00 - 271,000.00

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.