Systems Engineer IV / Simulation Test & Validation Laboratory Hardware Support (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

Title: Systems Engineer IV / Simulation Test & Simulation Laboratory Hardware Support (part-time) 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 position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Position Title: Systems Engineer / Simulation Test & Validation Laboratory Hardware Support (part-time)

The Systems Engineer IV will provide part-time engineering support to a KBR and U.S. Air Force Simulation Test and Validation Laboratories. The primary responsibility of this position is maintaining and sustaining lab hardware, simulation infrastructure, and supporting equipment to ensure continuous operational readiness for test, evaluation, and mission rehearsal activities. The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for hardware troubleshooting, system integration, configuration management, and maintenance of government-furnished and contractor-owned equipment supporting simulation and test environments. This role will work closely with engineers, software developers, simulation operators, and government stakeholders to ensure laboratory systems remain available, reliable, and capable of supporting program objectives.

Responsibilities

Hardware Maintenance & Sustainment

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade laboratory hardware systems supporting simulation, testing, and validation activities.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on servers, workstations, networking equipment, displays, racks, storage systems, and associated peripherals.
• Diagnose hardware failures and coordinate replacement or repair activities to minimize system downtime.
• Monitor hardware lifecycle status and provide recommendations for refresh or modernization efforts.
• Support installation, integration, and configuration of new hardware components.

Simulation Lab Operations Support

• Ensure simulation environments remain operational and available for scheduled test events.
• Support setup, tear-down, and reconfiguration of laboratory systems for test execution.
• Assist with system connectivity, equipment checkout, and operational readiness activities.
• Support troubleshooting efforts during test events and exercises.

Systems Engineering & Integration Support

• integration of hardware and software components within simulation and test architectures.
• Document system configurations, interfaces, dependencies, and engineering changes.
• Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and configuration control activities.
• Evaluate impacts of proposed hardware and infrastructure changes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience supporting complex hardware-intensive systems or laboratory environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• An active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USAF, DoD, AFRL, AFLCMC, AFOTEC, or similar organizations.
• Experience working in Modeling & Simulation (M&S) environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise computing infrastructure.
• Experience supporting hardware used for test and evaluation activities.
• Experience with rack-mounted systems, networking equipment, and laboratory infrastructure.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Desired Competencies

• Systems Integration
• Hardware Sustainment
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Configuration Management
• Laboratory Operations
• Customer Engagement
• Technical Leadership
• Communication Skills

Expected Commitment

• Approximately 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE).
• Flexible schedule coordinated with laboratory testing requirements.
• On-site presence required to support hardware maintenance and laboratory operations.

KBR Benefits

• 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.

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 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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.