KBR
SystemEngineerIII
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“System Engineer III at KBR. Skills: System design, Integration, Software development, Systems engineering. Lead design of scientific/engineering software systems. Lead development of scientific/engineering software systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Shape future of Earth observation technologies; Global impact
Industry & Context.
Analyze customer requirements; Translate requirements into design; Create prototypes; Validate solutions; Conduct studies
Three years of continuous residency in the US, Obtain and maintain national agency check, Obtain and maintain background investigation, Obtain government facility access badge, Obtain user account
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field, 8+ years of progressive, related experience in systems engineering or software development for scientific/engineering applications, Proven ability to lead complex system design and integration efforts, Understanding of Software Design Life Cycle, Understanding of configuration management, Understanding of quality assurance principles, Three years of continuous residency in the US
Nice to Have
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, AWS Solutions Architect or similar certification, Agile software methodology experience, Experience with hybrid-cloud architectures, Experience with containerization, Knowledge of image processing, Knowledge of database management, Knowledge of software development, Ability to conduct trade studies for technology upgrades, Ability to conduct trade studies for cloud services, Ability to conduct trade studies for software updates, Previous experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders, both domestic and international
What You'll Do.
Lead design of scientific/engineering software systems
Lead development of scientific/engineering software systems
Lead maintenance of scientific/engineering software systems
Ensure quality and compliance
Meet scope constraints
Meet schedule constraints
Meet budget constraints
Define system requirements
Document system requirements
Define operational concepts
Document operational concepts
Define integration plans
Document integration plans
Analyze customer requirements
Translate requirements into design
Develop test procedures
Execute test procedures
Perform integration testing
Perform system testing
Perform acceptance testing
Create project schedules
Manage project schedules
Ensure timely delivery of system components
Ensure timely delivery of milestones
Evaluate vendor software
Recommend adoption of vendor software
Recommend integration of vendor software
Conduct studies to enhance efficiency
Conduct studies to reduce cost
Conduct studies to meet evolving requirements
Plan work of team members
Coordinate work of team members
Conduct systems engineering activities
Submit configuration change requests
Analyze configuration change requests
Manage configuration change requests
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
In-person interaction with team members; Work with scientists; Work with mission partners; Integrate into software development team
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Project schedules
Full Job Description
**Title:** System Engineer III BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR. Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. System Engineer III Join us at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and help shape the future of Earth science data systems. As part of our mission-driven team, you’ll contribute to projects that make a global impact, supporting research, innovation, and technology that empower scientists and decision-makers worldwide. # # # Position Overview KBR is seeking a **Mid-Level System Engineer** in **Sioux Falls, SD** , to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. This is a full-time, onsite role that requires regular in‑person interaction with team members, scientists, and domestic and international mission partners. This team, in collaboration with NASA and the Landsat project, specializes in remote sensing and provides over fifty years of satellite imagery data to global users and science organizations. # # # Why You'll Love This Role You will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure mission-critical systems meet stringent reliability and security standards. Your work will shape the future of Earth observation technologies and have global impact. # # # Core Responsibilities Candidates must have strong technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and teamwork emphasis. Candidates must also be able to integrate into a highly skilled software development team. * Lead design, development, and maintenance of scientific/engineering software systems, ensuring quality and compliance while meeting scope, schedule, and budget contstraints * Define and document system requirements, operational concepts, and integration/test plans * Analyze customer requirements and translate them into design specifications; create prototypes and validate solutions * D
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