Systems Engineer (SETA)

As a part of KBR, you will work on some of the hardest problems in the Nation. You will collaborate with top experts in the industry and support some of the most critical national security missions.

In this Systems Engineering role, you will provide onsite advisory and analytical engineering support to senior government leadership on a high-visibility mission. As a Systems Engineer, you will combine technical systems engineering expertise with programmatic insight to help government stakeholders understand system designs, assess risk, and make informed acquisition and mission decisions. Working hand-in-hand with the customer, you will directly influence mission success.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, operations, science, program management, and mission-critical national security solutions.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team that values collaboration, critical thinking, and excellence in execution.

Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly support senior-level decisions that enhance mission effectiveness and protect critical systems.

Work Environment

Key Responsibilities

• Help contributing to trade studies, develop test and evaluation plans

• Develop and deliver technical briefings, point papers, spreadsheets, and acquisition documentation used by senior leadership

• Analyze system designs, risks, dependencies, and program impacts to support informed decision-making

• Communicate complex technical analysis clearly and concisely to government stakeholders

• Propose program strategies, resolutions, and risk mitigation approaches across a diverse stakeholder community

• Develop strategies in response to identified program risks and acquisition deficiencies

• Provide coordination and documentation support for senior government leaders in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment

Clearance: Active TS/SCICitizenship: U.S. Citizenship requiredEducation: Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering-related field from an accredited institution

Experience:

• Systems engineering, reliability engineering, or protection systems experience

• Working knowledge of space and ground architectures

• Ability to support senior stakeholders with high-quality technical analysis and documentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laser systems and laser safety is highly desired; reliability and mission assurance is also a plus

• Background supporting protected systems or mission-critical government programs

• Experience operating in a senior-level stakeholder or acquisition environment

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These principles guide everything we do and are central to our commitment to being a People First company. Our team-of-teams approach 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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.