System Engineer - Risk Management

Overview

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in complex systems for national security projects.

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessment
• risk management
• system architecture
• data analysis
• contingency planning
• stakeholder communication

Tasks

-Stay up to date with industry best practices, standards, and regulatory requirements related to risk management. -Communicate risk assessments and mitigation plans to stakeholders and senior leadership. -Assist in the development of system architectures and designs with a focus on minimizing risks. -Support the creation of contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures to address critical system failures. -Use data analysis tools to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement. -Collaborate with engineering teams to create and implement risk mitigation strategies and solutions. -Identify potential risks, threats, and vulnerabilities within system designs and operations. -Lead risk assessments and develop risk management plans for systems and projects across various domains. -Conduct regular risk reviews and ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• mbse
• systems engineering
• risk analysis
• 7 years
• bachelor’s
• top secret

What You Bring

-Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. -Must be a US or Australian citizen -Must have 7 years of related experience supporting large systems and sub-systems. -Strong understanding of risk analysis tools and techniques. -Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders. -Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Expertise in system architecture and lifecycle management. -Ability to assess and mitigate technical, operational, and financial risks. -Proven experience in systems engineering and risk management. -Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Risk Management, or a related field. -Must Possess an active US Top Secret/SCI w/ Polygraph or AUS PV Clearance.

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Benefits

-Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

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