Systems Engineer (IRT)

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 work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer for an on-site role to perform on an Independent Review Team for Major System Acquisition milestones. You will collaborate with a skilled team, ensuring adherence to systems engineering principles and implementing digital engineering processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and two years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly.

Responsibilities

• Perform on an Independent Review Team for Major System Acquisition.
• 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)

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

SysML

Job description

Title

Systems Engineer (IRT)

Location

Chantilly, VA (On‑site)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on an Independent Review Team in support of specific Major System Acquisition milestones.
• Work with an experienced, systems engineering savvy team, apprenticing and providing team continuity.
• 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.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly – required to be considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Exposure to MBSE tools or coursework (e.g., SysML).
• 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let’s shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

Competitive lifestyle benefits, which may include a 401(k) 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.

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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