Systems engineer

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to deliver Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services for national security missions in Chantilly, VA. The role involves integrating mission systems into the operational baseline at a government facility.

Responsibilities include MBSE model development, digital thread integration, and leveraging digital twins for risk reduction and performance verification. Requires TS/SCI clearance and STEM degree with extensive experience.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 9+ years experience or Master's with 7+ years.
• Knowledge of space and ground domain mission and technical capabilities.
• Understanding of systems development life cycle (concept through decommissioning).
• Experience in requirements definition, system architectures, and verification.

Responsibilities

• Advise the government on planning, engineering, integration and O&M of mission systems.
• Analyze site system architecture and impacts of updates/deliveries.
• Coordinate with HQ and partners to clarify requirements, risks, cost and schedule.

Skills

MBSE

Systems engineering

Communication

Collaboration

Self-starting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Title

Systems engineer

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to work on complex projects crucial to our national security objectives. They will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to assist the government in implementing and executing systems engineering processes to integrate mission systems into the operational baseline at a customer facility in Chantilly, Va.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advise and assist the government with the planning, engineering, integration, and O&M activities of mission systems.
• Analyze and document site system architecture and impacts associated with system updates/deliveries.
• Collaborates with Headquarters Directorates, site organizations, and mission partners to ensure understanding of project requirements and risks (cost, schedule, technical).
• Document, develop and deliver analysis, recommendations, plans, reports/briefings to the Government.
• Develop and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models of mission systems, integrating MBSE tools into a digital thread to connect siloed information systems.
• Leverage digital twin technologies and modeling and simulation tools to support early-stage risk reduction, operational rehearsal, and system performance verification.
• Support the development and integration of automated test solutions and continuous improvement in software design and architecture.

Qualifications Required

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)* and Nine (9) years or more experience; or master's in STEM field and seven (7) years or more experience.
• Knowledge of customer's space and ground domain mission and technical capabilities.
• Systems engineering background; understanding of systems development life cycle from concept, requirements, engineering design, integration and test, deployment, maintenance, through decommissioning.
• Experience in requirements definition, system architectures, systems analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation, and verification.
• Polished communicator and proven collaborator; demonstrated ability to coordinate across all levels of government to ensure contracts effectively deliver required services and capabilities.
• Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics.
• Familiar with model-based systems engineering and digital engineering concepts and tools; Agile/DevSecOps development methodology, cloud technologies.

Desired

• Experience in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling DoD or Intelligence Community projects or Programs.
• Experience in architecture management, baseline audit, and verification.
• Familiar with JIRA, Confluence.
• Proficiency in using modeling tools and software (e.g. Sparx Enterprise Architect, or Capella).
• Familiarity with modeling languages such as SysML or UAFML.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and automation to optimize platform performance and reliability

Basic Compensation

$130,500 - $151,000 USD annually This range is for VA area only

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

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

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 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.