Systems Engineer Level IV

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,600 - 186,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Relocation benefits

Job summary

KBR Careers is looking for a Systems Engineer Level IV in Washington, DC, to lead end-to-end systems engineering activities that impact national security. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience across the systems engineering lifecycle and hold an active Secret clearance.

This position offers a salary range of $135,600 – $186,400 and includes opportunities for bonuses and additional compensation based on performance.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience supporting government programs.
• Familiarity with requirements tools (e.g., DOORS, MBSE).

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end systems engineering activities from concept development through mission operations.
• Integrate multidisciplinary subsystems into cohesive system design.
• Support design reviews and lead verification and validation planning.

Skills

Systems engineering lifecycle

Requirements management

Aerospace system architectures

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

MBSE

Job description

Title

Systems Engineer Level IV

Position Overview

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to 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. This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end systems engineering activities from concept development through mission operations
• Develop, decompose, and manage system and subsystem requirements with traceability
• Conduct system‑level trade studies and architecture development
• Integrate multidisciplinary subsystems into cohesive system design
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR)
• Lead verification and validation (V&V) planning and execution
• Support integration, test, and evaluation (I&T)
• Coordinate with program management on cost and schedule alignment
• Interface with government customers and subcontractors
• Develop and deliver technical briefings and documentation

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8–12+ years of systems engineering experience
• Experience across full systems engineering lifecycle
• Familiarity with requirements tools (e.g., DOORS, MBSE)
• Understanding of aerospace/space system architectures
• Experience supporting government programs
• Active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with NRL, NAVSEA, DARPA, or similar
• MBSE and digital engineering experience
• Flight hardware program experience
• Leadership experience at task/team level

Clearance

Active Secret Required (TS/SCI Preferred or Eligible)

Work Environment

On‑site/hybrid environment supporting government labs, integration facilities, and offices with occasional travel.

Basic Compensation

$135,600 – $186,400 (Washington DC area only)

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.

Employment Statement

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.

Job Reference: R2124469