Systems Engineer

Trinzic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, visions

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development, evaluation, and implementation of a Verification and Validation (V&V) Analysis Tool for NASA mission activities. The selected candidate will apply systems engineering to requirements analysis, V&V assessment, technical baseline management, engineering artifact review, and stakeholder coordination activities.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding, with employment finalized upon successful award and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline is required.
• 5–8 years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience in requirements development, management, or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis, traceability, and technical baseline support.
• Review verification and validation artifacts for completeness and compliance.
• Assess alignment between requirements, verification methods, and results.
• Participate in technical reviews and stakeholder meetings.
• Evaluate tool outputs against mission expectations and document findings.
• Maintain engineering repositories and project documentation.
• Support configuration management and technical baseline control.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Job description

Systems Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Position Summary And Responsibilities

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development, evaluation, and implementation of a Verification and Validation (V&V) Analysis Tool supporting NASA mission activities. The selected candidate will apply systems engineering principles to requirements analysis, V&V assessment, technical baseline management, engineering artifact review, and stakeholder coordination activities.

This position is contingent upon contract/task order award and funding. Employment will be finalized upon successful award and project authorization.

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis, traceability, and technical baseline support.
• Review verification and validation artifacts for completeness, consistency, and compliance.
• Assess alignment between requirements, verification methods, and verification results.
• Participate in technical reviews, stakeholder meetings, and working groups.
• Evaluate tool outputs against mission expectations and document findings.
• Maintain engineering repositories, technical records, and project documentation.
• Support configuration management and technical baseline control activities.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, status updates, and engineering recommendations.

Minimum Requirements

Required and Preferred Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 5-8 years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience supporting requirements development, management, or analysis.
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes.
• Experience supporting verification and validation activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting NASA, FAA, DoD, or other federal programs.
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.

Basic Compensation

Jobs on this contract range from $109,300.00- $164,000.00 Pay range is specific to the U.S. National area.

The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and in 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.

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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.