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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** KBR Inc
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $205,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle
- **Published:** July 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9027835/systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in related field
 * 10 years of related experience

 * Experience with Space Combat Power programs
 * Master's degree in related field

 * Onsite
 * Standard

## Description

* Performs a variety of engineering work in the development of an operable system of systems capable of meeting requirements within imposed constraints including mass, cost and schedule.
 * Designs and/or researches system interfaces to ensure that subsystems are integrated and work together to form a viable complete end-to-end system.
 * Performs functional analysis of a kill chain to ensure it meets performance criteria and mission constraints and to feed the analysis results back to the subsystem development teams.
 * Formulates, recommends, and directs operations and procedures to resolve engineering and/or technical problems regarding operations, staffing, and equipment utilization on a specific project or projects.
 * Develops acquisition roadmaps to ensure system development timelines meet operational requirements within need dates.
 * Provides technical assistance and instruction relative to design problems and the resolution of construction or operating difficulties.
 * Conducts special studies and investigations related to project activities and recommends changes as appropriate to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and meet changed or new requirements.
 * Analyzes project requirements and provides information and instruction for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, designing, and modifying equipment as appropriate.
 * Anticipates internal and external business challenges and/or regulatory/compliance issues. Recommends process, product, or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact.
 * Requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
 * Mentors and advises project teams on projects with notable risk and complexity.
 * Develops the strategy for project execution.


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