Systems Engineer

Title:
Systems Engineer

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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.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking an experienced systems engineer to support an Air Force customer with varied program requirements. The candidate should have demonstrated performance in DoD and industry systems engineering, be comfortable taking on different roles in a team, and work independently and proactively with diverse stakeholders and participants. The systems engineer will work directly with program leadership, chief engineers, and the director of engineering to implement integrated enterprise systems engineering. This is an exciting position supporting a fast-paced Air Force customer with diverse and ever-changing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead/support System Requirements Development (System Requirements Document (SRD), Requirements Traceability, Program Protection Planning (PPP), Statement of Work (SOW) and/or Performance Work Statement (PWS)

• Support IPT meetings and Technical Evaluations and review CDRLS deliverables
• Craft, develop, implement, and execute innovative systems engineering practices, processes
• Manage, analyze, and trace functional and non-functional system requirements, test cases, architecture components, Design Reviews, etc.
• Recommend improvements to systems engineering processes
• Accurately and concisely articulate issues, questions, and recommendations to customers, team members and management
• Perform data analysis and translate business strategy into long-term technical roadmaps
• Gather, analyze, and make recommendations specific to customer requirements
• Review the feasibility of new and existing project requirements
• Draft and deliver presentations/solutions to various stakeholders

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site/KBR Office
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years' total experience to include 10 years' engineering experience with the DoD/Air Force required (IC preferred) per contract requirement
• Current Secret clearance and SCI eligibility required (SAR/SAP experience desired) per contract requirement
• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical degree required per contract requirement
• Ability to balance multiple project efforts, meet schedules/deadlines, and interface with contractors, FFRDC, Government, and US military personnel at various levels required
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required
• Knowledge of DOORS and/or Unified Modeling Language (UML) required
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and Assurance Modeling (SEAM) and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) best practices desired
• Aircraft Simulator Technology Acquisition experience desired
• Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level II or III Certification (or equivalent) in Systems Engineering
• Expertise and high level of proficiency with DoD acquisition process desired

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.