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# Systems Engineer (SETA)

- **Company:** KBR Inc
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Spreadsheets, Reliability Engineering
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpqt8m

## About the Role

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

## Description

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


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