Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc; Beavercreek (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to support planning, development, integration, and evaluation of software and communications architecture for tanker aircraft. You will shape open system standards and MBSE practices to guide software into mobility aircraft with national security impact.

Join a team delivering advanced defense engineering in a collaborative, on-site environment with opportunities to influence next‑gen aerial refueling capabilities and secure, systems-based solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years AMS GRA implementation into DoD systems software development/integration.
• Experience integrating avionics and mission systems into DoD or commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee AMS GRA architecture for mobility aircraft projects.
• Review SOO/SOW/RFP and other docs to improve gov-to-industry communication.
• Assess OSMPs to ensure designs align with AMS GRA standards.
• Drive MBSE to organize, track, and validate MBSE deliverables.

Skills

AMS GRA implementation

Systems engineering

DoD software integration

Education

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

Tools

SysML

MBSE

DoDAF

UAF

Job description

Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team 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.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/WLY) is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to support planning, development, integration, and evaluation of software and communications architecture into tanker aircraft. This role will be pivotal in shaping the next generation of aerial refueling capability by ensuring systems utilize Open System Standards guiding how the software blueprint is built into mobility aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implement and Oversee AMS GRA Architecture: Provide technical Agile Mission Suite Government Reference Architecture (AMS GRA) subject matter expertise for the implementation and integration of all AMS GRA elements necessary for integration into mobility aircraft capabilities and projects.
2. Review Contractual & Acquisition Strategies: Review and evaluate contractual language, Statements of Objectives (SOO), Statements of Work (SOW), and Requests for Proposal (RFP) and any other document for mobility System Program Office (SPO) and related commodities SPO handling mobility related technologies, to improve government to industry communication for AMS GRA requirements.
3. Evaluate Open Systems Management Plans (OSMPs): Critically assess and interpret OSMPs to verify that proposed system designs align with AMS GRA standards.
4. Drive Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Utilize digital engineering and MBSE methodologies to organize, track, assess, and validate MBSE deliverables between Government and Vendors.

Work Environment

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years or more of AMS GRA implementation into DoD Systems Software development/integration experience.
• Integrating multiple avionics, mission systems, and/or software applications into DoD or commercial aircraft systems through hands on experience into open systems architectures.
• Technical management of integrating multiple avionics systems into aircraft platforms.

Qualifications Desired

• Experience with SysML Modeling language.
• Knowledge of digital engineering tools, modeling & simulation, and architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, UAF, MBSE).

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.

Zero Harm Culture and People First Commitment

At 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’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

ONE KBR Values

We Value Our People– We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver– We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity– We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower– We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams– We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.