Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomy & Simulation Integration

KBR Careers; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the horizontal integration of multiple USAF open architecture programs and autonomy projects. You will help drive the development, simulation, maturation, and coordination of USAF open architecture capabilities; ensuring alignment across systems and enhancing mission effectiveness.

Located on-site in Beavercreek, OH, this role requires collaboration with government, industry, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in autonomy development, autonomous systems integration, AI/ML, robotics, or advanced mission systems.
• Experience with DoD acquisition or military aviation programs.
• Familiarity with requirements management software (GitLab, Artifactory, Nexus), test management, and JIRA.
• Hands-on experience with container technologies, including Docker and Podman, for building and troubleshooting containerized apps.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes (requirements, integration, verification, validation).
• Exposure to Modeling & Simulation concepts & Standards (e.g., JSE Framework).
• An active Secret clearance is required

Responsibilities

• Support simulation-related analysis, requirements development, and systems engineering activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams within AF/LCMC engineering, user communities, and external autonomy experts.
• Support integration plans, interface definition, verification strategies, and test approaches for autonomous systems.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including operators, engineers, and acquisition professionals.
• Execute simulations to evaluate system effectiveness or suitability under relevant operational conditions and scenarios.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for leadership.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Maintain a willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and needs.

Skills

Autonomy development

Autonomous systems integration

AI/ML systems

Robotics

Mission systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

GitLab

Artifactory

Nexus

JIRA

Docker

Podman

Job description

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the horizontal integration of multiple USAF open architecture programs and autonomy projects. You will help drive the development, simulation, maturation, and coordination of USAF open architecture capabilities; ensuring alignment across systems and enhancing mission effectiveness.

Located on-site in Beavercreek, OH, this role requires collaboration with government, industry, and partners.