Systems Engineer IV: Lab Hardware & Simulation (Part-Time)

KBR, Inc; Beavercreek (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a part-time Systems Engineer IV to support the USAF simulation labs. You will maintain and sustain lab hardware, ensure readiness for test events, and coordinate hardware integration with software and test infrastructure.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a technical degree, and an active Secret clearance. On-site duties support hardware maintenance, lab operations, and collaboration with engineers and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with hardware-intensive systems or laboratory environments.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade lab hardware systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on servers, workstations, networking equipment, displays, racks, storage systems.
• Diagnose hardware failures and coordinate replacements or repairs to minimize downtime.
• Monitor hardware lifecycle and recommend refresh or modernization.
• Support installation, integration, and configuration of new hardware components.
• Ensure simulation environments remain operational for scheduled test events.
• Assist with system connectivity, equipment checkout, and readiness activities.
• Integrate hardware and software components within simulation/test architectures.
• Document configurations, interfaces, and engineering changes.
• Participate in reviews and configuration control activities.

Skills

Systems Integration

Hardware Sustainment

Technical Troubleshooting

Configuration Management

Laboratory Operations

Customer Engagement

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field

Tools

Rack-mounted systems

Networking equipment

Laboratory infrastructure

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a part-time Systems Engineer IV to support the USAF simulation labs. You will maintain and sustain lab hardware, ensure readiness for test events, and coordinate hardware integration with software and test infrastructure.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a technical degree, and an active Secret clearance. On-site duties support hardware maintenance, lab operations, and collaboration with engineers and government stakeholders.