Systems Engineer

Trinzic; Virginia; On-site; USD 216,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR seeks a highly experienced Systems Engineer for an on-site role in Virginia, supporting mission-critical IT and cybersecurity initiatives. The position requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a Bachelor’s degree, and 15+ years of related experience.

You will define and manage technical requirements across the system lifecycle on challenging government projects. As part of KBR’s National Security Solutions, you will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deploy complex technical solutions,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience documenting and managing technical requirements as part of a team or individually.
• Experience implementing IT and cybersecurity best practices in a professional environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of system implementation and deployment concepts.
• Experience working with commercial technologies and COTS solutions.
• Ability to support multiple technical efforts in an evolving, requirements-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience producing and maintaining technical documentation (requirements, design artifacts, implementation notes).

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and deploy technical solutions to address defined system and customer requirements.
• Develop, track, and manage technical requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and stakeholders to support evolving and shifting technical requirements.
• Ensure solutions align with IT and cybersecurity best practices, organizational standards, and implementation guidelines.
• Support system implementation, integration, testing, and deployment activities in operational environments.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Polygraph

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title

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.

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 role, you will support the design, implementation, and deployment of technical solutions that address complex system and mission requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Support the development and deployment of technical systems that enable mission success.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Impactful Work: Deliver systems and solutions that directly support operational and cybersecurity objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and deploy technical solutions to address defined system and customer requirements.
• Develop, track, and manage technical requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and stakeholders to support evolving and shifting technical requirements.
• Ensure solutions align with IT and cybersecurity best practices, organizational standards, and implementation guidelines.
• Support system implementation, integration, testing, and deployment activities in operational environments.

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience
• Experience developing, managing, and documenting technical requirements as part of a team or as an individual contributor.
• Experience implementing IT and cybersecurity best practices in a professional environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of system implementation and deployment concepts.
• Experience working with commercial technologies and COTS solutions.
• Ability to support multiple technical efforts in an evolving, requirements-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience producing and maintaining technical documentation (e.g., requirements, design artifacts, implementation notes).

Desired

• Experience supporting systems engineering or IT efforts within a government or defense contracting environment.
• Familiarity with systems lifecycle concepts, including requirements analysis, integration, and sustainment.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Basic Compensation

$215,900 to $263,800

This range is for the 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.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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’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.