Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to provide SETA support for the GED within the Intelligence Community. You will help design, develop, test, and deliver products that support our customers’ advanced systems across hardware, software, and data analysis.

This contingent role offers collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, exposure to DevSecOps and agile practices, and opportunities to contribute to critical missions with national security impact.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence concepts, tools, and systems.
• Understanding of planning and integrating secure solutions based on policy and compliance directives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing systems engineering approaches and SE management.
• Provide mission expertise across GED Front Office and related offices.
• Collaborate to analyze simulation data to inform decisions.
• Develop and manage system architectures; ensure traceability and validation.
• Support training on tradecraft, agile development, DevSecOps, and new technologies.
• Contribute to risk assessment, mitigation plans, and project roadmaps.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Model‑Based Systems Engineering

Agile development

Machine Learning/AI concepts

Secure solutions design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Title: 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.

Who You Are

KBR is looking for a motivated Systems Engineer to join our team and provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) support for the Intelligence Community Customer Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). GED plays a critical role in enabling the Intelligence Community Customer to plan and execute intelligence-gathering missions, transforming collected data into useful information for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) users. In this role, you will have the chance to design, develop, test, and deliver products that support our customers’ advanced systems. In support of GED Front Office, Chief Architect, Integrated Intelligence Program Office, Advanced Ground Office, and Enterprise Data Applications and Platforms. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams focused on hardware, software, system integration, and data analysis to help achieve important missions and meet requirements. This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of agency approaches to Systems Engineering (SE) and SE Management.
• Provide mission expertise in GED Front Office, Chief Architect, Integrated Intelligence Program Office, Advanced Ground Office, and Enterprise Data Applications and Platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze and interpret simulation data to influence decision‑making.
• Engage in the development, maintenance, management, and implementation of system architectures.
• Facilitate requirement traceability and validation through collaboration with stakeholders.
• Enable the achievement of mission capabilities through effective integration of engineering disciplines.
• Participate in the development and delivery of training programs covering tradecraft, agile development, DevSecOps, Digital Engineering, and new technologies.
• Support processes associated with change and configuration management for systems in development and implementation.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and management of project roadmaps and schedules.
• Participate in risk assessment and management processes to identify opportunities and mitigate potential issues.
• Collaborate with teams to develop action plans for risk mitigation.
• Support activities related to system readiness, testing, verification, and validation ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 5-10 years’ Professional Experience.
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience in developing requirements for system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security for mid‑to‑large‑scale systems.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence concepts, tools, and systems.
• Knowledge of IC overhead collection systems and processing.
• Understanding of planning and integrating secure solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives.

Basic Compensation

$135,600 –186,400 annum (This range is for the VA area only) The rate offered will be based on the selected candidate’s work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, contract affordability and 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.

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 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.

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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our 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.