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Systems Engineer (ESS-JR)

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Systems Engineer (ESS-JR)

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.

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to join an elite team providing Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services in Springfield, VA.  The selected candidate will work multiple ground system projects and tasks—from broad, strategic issues (e.g. policies, concept of operations, etc.) to tactical concerns (e.g., near-term schedules, testing, system integration and transition, etc.) to support vital operational missions.  Responsibilities: 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Chief Engineer and government staff to execute systems engineering and integration (SE&I) activities across customer site and work collaboratively with other customer organizations across the mission enterprise.

  • Work with SE&I teams to execute site system engineering process; oversee site processes used to document and manage site baseline to accommodate evolving mission needs.

  • Collaborate with System Program Offices (SPO), local operations teams, and other Government Agencies to integrate various GEOINT space missions into a ground-based architecture; ensure the delivering organization understands site integration needs and processes.

  • Assist in developing standards, processes and procedures, and operations & maintenance plans; review and evaluate technical documentation (e.g. RFCs, CONOPS, requirements; issues and risks, etc.).

  • Represent government’s interests at various forums; provide analysis and recommendations to multiple government customers.

  • Serve as liaison between GPOC and internal/external organizational project managers to guide and monitor progress.

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site

  • Travel Requirements: Occasional CONUS travel

  • Working Hours: Standard

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)* and three (3) years or more experience; or master’s in STEM field and one (1) years or more experience.

  • Expertise in full system engineering life cycle; from concept, requirements, design & development, to deployment and operational maintenance.

  • Experience with project management supporting the delivery, integration, and transition of mission systems and/or mission applications.

  • Ability to work independently to support multiple government customers and large, complex projects to address organization’s needs throughout system development lifecycle.

  • Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements without supervision; readily defines solutions for broad, abstract topics. 

  • Polished communicator (written/verbal), impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment; and comfortable briefing or communicating with senior government managers.

  • Strength in collaborating and coordinating with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder. 

Desired:

  • Real-time operations experience as a SIGINT or GEOINT spacecraft operator, spacecraft engineer, or ground systems operator; familiarity with space operations and policies, ground operations, and system requirements/governance policies.  

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.

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