TS/SCI Agile Systems Engineer – National Security

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Agile Systems Engineer to join the National Security Solutions team in Chantilly, VA. The role provides SETA support for GED and involves designing, developing, testing, and delivering advanced systems for the IC and DoD.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across hardware, software, system integration, and data analysis, applying Agile and DevOps practices to ensure scalable, secure solutions that meet mission needs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience with leadership in technical projects; experience in agile environments and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in systems engineering tools, Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban), and relevant programming or scripting languages.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities; ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full software/system development lifecycle: design, coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance.
• Work with product owners, stakeholders, developers, QA, and operations to translate requirements into system solutions.
• Apply Agile principles: manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in an iterative, customer-focused manner.
• Design and implement system architectures: ensure scalability, security, and performance while aligning with business goals.
• Debug defects, troubleshoot system problems, and implement fixes promptly.
• Ensure systems meet quality, security, and regulatory standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices through training and self-study.
• Create and maintain documentation: produce clear design and implementation documentation for future reference.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Scrum/Kanban tools

Job description

KBR is seeking an Agile Systems Engineer to join the National Security Solutions team in Chantilly, VA. The role provides SETA support for GED and involves designing, developing, testing, and delivering advanced systems for the IC and DoD.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across hardware, software, system integration, and data analysis, applying Agile and DevOps practices to ensure scalable, secure solutions that meet mission needs.