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Systems Engineer

KBR

Systems Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 17, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026Virginia, Chantilly

Job Description

Title:Systems EngineerBelong. 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.Who You Are: KBR is looking for a motivated Systems Engineer to join our team and provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) support for the 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. In support of GED Front Office, Chief Architect, Integrated Intelligence Program Office, Advanced Ground Office, and Enterprise Data Applications and Platforms. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams focused on hardware, software, system integration, and data analysis to help achieve important missions and meet requirements.This is a contingent position based upon contract award Primary Responsibilities:Assist in the implementation of agency approaches to Systems Engineering (SE) and SE Management.Provide mission expertise in GED Front Office, Chief Architect, Integrated Intelligence Program Office, Advanced Ground Office, and Enterprise Data Applications and Platforms.Collaborate with teams to analyze and interpret simulation data to influence decision-making.Engage in the development, maintenance, management, and implementation of system architectures.Facilitate requirement traceability and validation through collaboration with stakeholders.Enable the achievement of mission capabilities through effective integration of engineering disciplines.Participate in the development and delivery of training programs covering tradecraft, agile development, DevSecOps, Digital Engineering, and new technologies.Support processes associated with change and configuration management for systems in development and implementation.Assist in the development, maintenance, and management of project roadmaps and schedules.Participate in risk assessment and management processes to identify opportunities and mitigate potential issues.Collaborate with teams to develop action plans for risk mitigation.Support activities related to system readiness, testing, verification, and validation. ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements.Required Qualifications:Active TS/SCI with PolygraphBachelor’s degree in a technical discipline5-10 years’ Professional ExperienceExperience with Model-Based Systems Engineering.Experience in developing requirements for system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security for mid-to-large-scale systems.Experience with Agile development methodologies.Experience with Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence concepts, tools, and systemsKnowledge of IC overhead collection systems and processingUnderstanding of planning and integrating secure solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives.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 togetherBasic Compensation:$135,600 –186,400 annum (This range is for the VA area only)The rate offered will be based on the selected candidate’s work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, contract affordability and consideration of internal parity.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. KBR BenefitsKBR 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 developmentBelong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.

Locations

  • Virginia, Chantilly

Skills Required

  • Model-Based Systems Engineeringintermediate
  • developing requirements for system performanceintermediate
  • Agile development methodologiesintermediate
  • Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence conceptsintermediate
  • IC overhead collection systemsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • KBR is looking for a motivated Systems Engineer to join our team and provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) support for the 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. (experience)
  • In this role, you will have the chance to design, develop, test, and deliver products that support our customers’ advanced systems. In support of GED Front Office, Chief Architect, Integrated Intelligence Program Office, Advanced Ground Office, and Enterprise Data Applications and Platforms. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams focused on hardware, software, system integration, and data analysis to help achieve important missions and meet requirements. (experience)
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (degree in a technical discipline)
  • 5-10 years’ Professional Experience (experience, 10 years)
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering. (experience)
  • Experience in developing requirements for system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security for mid-to-large-scale systems. (experience)
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies. (experience)
  • Experience with Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence concepts, tools, and systems (experience)
  • Knowledge of IC overhead collection systems and processing (experience)
  • Understanding of planning and integrating secure solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives. (experience)
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (degree in a technical discipline)
  • 5-10 years’ Professional Experience (experience, 10 years)
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering. (experience)
  • Experience in developing requirements for system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security for mid-to-large-scale systems. (experience)
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies. (experience)
  • Experience with Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence concepts, tools, and systems (experience)
  • Knowledge of IC overhead collection systems and processing (experience)
  • Understanding of planning and integrating secure solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the implementation of agency approaches to Systems Engineering (SE) and SE Management.
  • Provide mission expertise in GED Front Office, Chief Architect, Integrated Intelligence Program Office, Advanced Ground Office, and Enterprise Data Applications and Platforms.
  • Collaborate with teams to analyze and interpret simulation data to influence decision-making.
  • Engage in the development, maintenance, management, and implementation of system architectures.
  • Facilitate requirement traceability and validation through collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Enable the achievement of mission capabilities through effective integration of engineering disciplines.
  • Participate in the development and delivery of training programs covering tradecraft, agile development, DevSecOps, Digital Engineering, and new technologies.
  • Support processes associated with change and configuration management for systems in development and implementation.
  • Assist in the development, maintenance, and management of project roadmaps and schedules.
  • Participate in risk assessment and management processes to identify opportunities and mitigate potential issues.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop action plans for risk mitigation.
  • Support activities related to system readiness, testing, verification, and validation. ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements.
  • Assist in the implementation of agency approaches to Systems Engineering (SE) and SE Management.
  • Provide mission expertise in GED Front Office, Chief Architect, Integrated Intelligence Program Office, Advanced Ground Office, and Enterprise Data Applications and Platforms.
  • Collaborate with teams to analyze and interpret simulation data to influence decision-making.
  • Engage in the development, maintenance, management, and implementation of system architectures.
  • Facilitate requirement traceability and validation through collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Enable the achievement of mission capabilities through effective integration of engineering disciplines.
  • Participate in the development and delivery of training programs covering tradecraft, agile development, DevSecOps, Digital Engineering, and new technologies.
  • Support processes associated with change and configuration management for systems in development and implementation.
  • Assist in the development, maintenance, and management of project roadmaps and schedules.
  • Participate in risk assessment and management processes to identify opportunities and mitigate potential issues.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop action plans for risk mitigation.
  • Support activities related to system readiness, testing, verification, and validation. ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements.

Benefits

  • general: 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
  • general: Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.
  • general: 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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