> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4391525-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4391525-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** KBR Inc - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $137,000.0 - $188,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Internet Security, Software Tools, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Front End Software Development - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-chantilly-va--58c31868-d17f-4a92-ba28-2969b67f7ba9 ## About the Role Systems Engineering, Logistics, Project/Program Management, Internet Security, Team Player, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Technical Analysis, Architectural Services, Systems Administration/Management, Requirements Management, Required: * Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance * Bachelor's degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline with at least 10 years of relevant experience * Demonstration knowledge of MBSE at program through architecture level * Basic understanding of DOD/IC satellite systems and architectures * Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be independent and effective in a government/contractor team environment * Experience in DOD/IC acquisition and program management processes * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Demonstrated sustained superior performance * Available to travel domestically * Education and experience with MBSE for requirements management Ready to Make a Difference? ## Description * Manage and develop requirements from higher level Enterprise governing documents to the Segment level and lower * Support relevant specification development and test planning activities across the enterprise and with development contractors * Lead coordination and completion of segment specification sell-off, along with other verification and validation activities * Coordinate across the SP for any proposed specification changes and facilitate integration of changes into the baseline * Lead the transition and stand-up of the above specification management activities into an appropriately scoped and purposed MBSE framework * Develop model queries and supporting documentation to enable use of model results * Plan MBSE model development in support of systems engineering objectives and program milestones * Identify and assess segment-level impacts of new capabilities, including across specification, internal and external interfaces, and facilitate integration into the current program baseline * Identify risks to mission closure in the collection segment and evaluate proposed burn-down plans * Liaise with mission analysis and acquisition teams to ensure completeness across the acquisition * Leverage a variety of software tools including DOORS, and perform analysis and automation of tasks * Support customer design reviews, providing technical insight to evaluate developer design * Lead integration of new capabilities to the program baseline * Manage external interface definition and coordination of changes with external stakeholders and developer * Provide technical insight into evaluations of developer proposals * Support customer in CONOP development * Support initialization and on-orbit calibration and validation activities * Support ground site integration and test activities * Develop productive relationships with development contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other spacecraft, payload and ground subject matter experts * Advise and mentor customer personnel regarding segment architecture, specification, verification and validation * Other duties as specified by the customer Basic Compensation: $137,000 - $188,000 USD annually The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.