Systems Engineer, Jr.

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a motivated Jr. Systems Engineer to join our national security team in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on space systems ground processing, mission management, and C2 operations, with SETA support for GED in intelligence initiatives.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams on hardware, software, and systems integration to deliver mission-critical solutions, while complying with security directives and policy requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence concepts, tools, and systems
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Responsibilities

• Support incidents and investigations by addressing end-user needs and identifying system issues related to space systems, focusing on ground processing and command and control.
• Collaborate with analysts, project leads, and customers to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Assist in developing system requirements and specifications aligned with High-Level Mission objectives.
• Participate in trade studies to identify improvements in system performance, architecture, and software/hardware solutions.
• Contribute to engineering tradeoff analyses and formulate Courses of Action (COAs) considering operational constraints.
• Gather information to create technical documents supporting project deliverables for C2 operations.

Skills

Agile methodologies

ML/AI concepts

TS/SCI clearance w/ polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Title

Systems Engineer, Jr.

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 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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

Basic Compensation:

$98,000 - $146,000 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR is looking for a motivated Systems Engineer to join our team and provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) support for a Intelligence Community Customer Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). GED plays a critical role in enabling the Intelligence Community Customer to plan and execute intelligence-gathering missions, transforming collected data into useful information for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) users.

In this role, you will have the chance to design, develop, test, and deliver products that support our customers’ advanced systems. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams focused on hardware, software, system integration, and data analysis to help achieve important missions and meet requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support incidents and investigations by addressing end-user needs and identifying system issues related to space systems, with a focus on ground processing, mission management, and command and control across various phenomenology’s.
• Collaborate with analysts, project leads, and customers to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability.
• Assist in developing system requirements and specifications aligned with High-Level Mission objectives.
• Participate in trade studies to identify improvements in system performance, architecture, and software/hardware solutions.
• Contribute to engineering tradeoff analyses and assist in formulating Courses of Action (COAs) that consider operational constraints.
• Gather information to create technical documents that support project deliverables, specifically for command-and-control operations.
• Stay updated on agency, national, and international standards related to space systems development to ensure compliance and integration.
• Provide support throughout the systems engineering life cycle, managing risks and developing mitigation plans to guarantee mission success.
• Track project activities for systems engineering, software/hardware development, and deployment, ensuring effective command and control integration.
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts to optimize ground processing and mission management practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and up to 5 years of experience.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence concepts, tools, and systems
• Understanding of planning and integrating secure solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Intelligence Community Customer System Engineering process and familiarity with terms such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs), System Requirements Documents (SRD), and Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR).
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering.
• Knowledge of IC overhead collection systems and processing

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.

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.