Kbr, Inc.
Provides engineering, procurement, construction and technology solutions to government and industry worldwide.
Systems Engineer
Integrate and optimize USAF open architecture systems, coordinating experiments and risk reduction.
Job Highlights
About the Role
KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the horizontal integration of multiple USAF open‑architecture programs and autonomy projects. The engineer will drive development, simulation, maturation, and coordination of open‑architecture capabilities to ensure system alignment and enhance mission effectiveness. • Prototype and assess feasibility of horizontal integration across open reference architectures and multiple projects. • Coordinate experiments, ensure complementary lines of effort, and deliver leadership‑level briefings on experiment results. • Break down broad cross‑cutting activities into prototype‑based work to reduce risk and uncover opportunities. • Engage with Government clients to gather integration requirements and needs. • Analyze business and management challenges, recommend design modifications, or develop new designs to maximize data efficiency. • Conduct hardware, software, man‑machine interface, and system‑level requirement analyses to deliver integrated IT solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸prototype integration
- ▸experiment coordination
- ▸client engagement
- ▸design optimization
- ▸requirements analysis
- ▸system development
What You Bring
Joining KBR means working on innovative projects at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. The collaborative environment encourages teamwork and intellectual stimulation, while your contributions will shape the future of space defense. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in systems, computer, aerospace engineering, or a related STEM field and have 1‑3 years of systems engineering experience. Required skills include software architecture, data modeling, test‑driven development, mission planning, and collaborative software development, along with an active Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret. Desired qualifications are an active Top Secret clearance, familiarity with modern development tools, and knowledge of DoD open architectures such as OMS. • Bachelor’s degree in systems, computer, aerospace engineering or related STEM field. • 1–3 years of systems engineering experience. • Experience with software architecture, development, data modeling, test‑driven development, and mission planning. • Collaborative software development experience in open‑source or professional team environments. • Active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility; active Top Secret clearance is desired. • Familiarity with modern development tools, languages, methodologies, and DoD open architectures such as OMS.
Requirements
- ▸bachelors
- ▸systems eng
- ▸software arch
- ▸data modeling
- ▸tdd
- ▸top secret
Benefits
The position is on‑site with minimal to moderate travel and follows standard working hours of 8 am‑4 pm core time. The work environment emphasizes safety, professionalism, and a people‑first culture. KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits, including 401(k) matching, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. The company supports career advancement through professional training and development within a diverse, inclusive, and zero‑harm culture.
Work Environment
Onsite