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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Digital Engineering - **Company:** KBR Inc - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, DevOps, Digital Technology, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Traceability, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Trusted Systems, UML, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, DODAF, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/501B1AB53232475EB1DB7969E7721D93/job/ ## About the Role Required Skills:- Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. * 2+ years' experience in digital systems design and integration. * Proven experience in systems architecture development within Defense or regulated environments. * Strong proficiency in MBSE methodologies and tools (SysML, UML). * Active SECRET clearance Desired Skills: * Masters Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. * Experience in innovation, capability development, and Agile/SAFe frameworks. * Familiarity with DevOps, coding languages (Python, JavaScript), and secure systems design. * Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 ## Description Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated professionals in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO who assist the US Space Force in developing and deploying the next generation of satellites and ground systems for Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) contract. Our Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team has an immediate need for a Systems Engineer with experience in applying Model Based Systems Engineering tools and techniques for Department of Defense (DoD) space-based systems. Candidate will provide systems engineering and integration expertise in support of the Space Systems Command (SSC) PNT programs. Candidate will support requirements development and management activities to include requirements traceability analysis, change impact analysis, technical baseline integration, verification planning and execution, concepts of operations (CONOPS) and risk management of mission capabilities. Candidate may have experience with system acquisition, systems engineering lifecycle, architecture, operations concepts, requirements and interface development and maturation for space and ground systems. Major duties of the position include: * Planning and executing MBSE model development to support architecture development and digital engineering initiatives in support of program milestones * Applying MBSE tools and techniques to capture system functions, services, interfaces, requirements, and concept of operations to support system design * Supporting requirements analysis and functional allocation to hardware, software, operator and other segments and components of the system(s) within the models * Production of model views, including DoDAF products, to support program milestones and documentation * Enable the generation of systems engineering documentation for requirements, ICDs, systems design, CONOPS, verification and test * Supporting analysis activities utilizing MBSE models and tools such as Cameo * Supporting development of study plans for architecture development and special trade studies * Collaborating with prime contractors, other team contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force. ## Related Videos - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)