Systems Engineer (Board Support)

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Professional training opportunities

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a Systems Engineer based in Chantilly, VA. This role provides high-end engineering and advanced solutions to the national security sector. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and a TS/SCI with polygraph. Key responsibilities include delivering digital engineering solutions and supporting analysis across government organizations.

Benefits include a 401(k) match, medical, dental, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant field.
• Basic understanding of data concepts and technologies.
• Willingness to learn and grow within systems engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct support activities with Analytic Boards and coordinate analysis.
• Deliver foundational digital engineering approaches.
• Support the federated modeling approach across the enterprise.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Digital Engineering (DE)

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Relational databases

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

MBSE tools

SysML

Job description

Title

Systems Engineer (Board Support)

Job Summary

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. The role is based in Chantilly, VA and requires a current/active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct support activities with Analytic Boards in which the Office of Enterprise Analysis coordinates analysis across this Government organization.
• Coordinates across other Government organizations.
• Under supervision, deliver foundational digital engineering (DE) approaches that ensure the engineering and MS&A processes are met.
• Assist technical teams and leadership in the implementation of MBSE methods and techniques.
• Assist in developing and supporting enterprise level digital engineering approaches, ensuring that models, data, and information are accessible, interconnected, and structured to support organizational goals.
• Ensure that systems engineering and MS&A processes covered in the SOW requirements are followed.
• Support the federated modeling approach across the enterprise and mission partners.
• Adhere to the MBSE modeling methodology guidelines and principles established by the team.
• Ability to communicate modeling concepts and best practices to stakeholders at varying levels.

Basic Compensation

$98,000 - $122,000 USD annually

Work Environment

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and familiarity with Digital Engineering (DE)/Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Basic understanding of data concepts and technologies such as relational databases, ontology, Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders.
• A TS/SCI with Polygraph is required to be considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in Systems Engineering or relative field.
• Exposure to MBSE tools or coursework (e.g., SysML) is desired.
• General awareness of digital industry trends such as Cloud/IaC, Data Analytics, DevSecOps, AWS and/or Azure, Containerization/micro-services.
• Basic knowledge or academic exposure to satellite or space-based technologies.
• Familiarity with Operations Research/Systems Analysis concepts.
• Introductory knowledge of Digital Thread or Digital Twin concepts.
• Willingness to learn and grow within systems engineering disciplines.

KBR Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D
• Flexible spending account, disability, paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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