Senior Systems Engineer – Space & Defense Programs

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Systems Engineer Level IV role in Washington, DC area requires leading advanced systems engineering across space and aerospace programs. Responsibilities cover requirements development, architecture design, integration, verification, and mission execution within cost and schedule constraints.

We seek 8–12+ years of experience, Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred), and active security clearances. On-site/hybrid work in the DC region with opportunities to collaborate with government customers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8–12+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience across full systems engineering lifecycle.
• Familiarity with requirements tools (e.g., DOORS, MBSE).
• Understanding of aerospace/space system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering activities from concept development through mission operations.
• Develop, decompose, and manage system and subsystem requirements with traceability.
• Conduct system-level trade studies and architecture development.
• Integrate multidisciplinary subsystems into cohesive system design.
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR).
• Lead verification and validation planning and execution (V&V).
• Support integration, test, and evaluation (I&T).
• Coordinate with program management on cost and schedule alignment.
• Interface with government customers and subcontractors.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings and documentation.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

MBSE

V&V planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

MBSE

Job description

KBR Systems Engineer Level IV role in Washington, DC area requires leading advanced systems engineering across space and aerospace programs. Responsibilities cover requirements development, architecture design, integration, verification, and mission execution within cost and schedule constraints.

We seek 8–12+ years of experience, Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred), and active security clearances. On-site/hybrid work in the DC region with opportunities to collaborate with government customers and