KBR

SystemsEngineerLevelIV

$136–186k Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Systems Engineer Level IV at KBR. Skills: Systems engineering, Space systems, Aerospace systems, Requirements development. Lead end-to-end systems engineering activities. Develop requirements”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet mission objectives within constraints

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Trade studies; System architecture; Integration; Verification

Eligibility Requirements

Active Secret clearance, Active TS/SCI clearance, On-site/hybrid environment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 8–12+ years systems engineering experience, Experience across full systems engineering lifecycle, Familiarity with requirements tools, Understanding of aerospace/space system architectures, Experience supporting government programs, Active Secret clearance

Nice to Have

Master's degree preferred, Active TS/SCI clearance, Experience with NRL, NAVSEA, DARPA, MBSE and digital engineering experience, Flight hardware program experience, Leadership experience at task/team level, TS/SCI clearance preferred or eligible

What You'll Do.

Lead end-to-end systems engineering activities

Decompose requirements

Conduct system-level trade studies

Develop system architecture

Integrate multidisciplinary subsystems

Support design reviews

Lead verification and validation planning

Lead verification and validation execution

Coordinate with program management

Interface with government customers

Interface with subcontractors

Develop technical briefings

Deliver technical documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Government customers; Subcontractors; Program management

Communication Scope

Technical briefings; Technical documentation

Process & Methodology

Cost alignment, Schedule alignment

Full Job Description

**Title:** Systems Engineer Level IV _**Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!**_ KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. **Why Join Us?** * **Innovative Projects:** KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. * **Collaborative Environment:** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. * **Impactful Work:** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. **This is a contingent position based upon contract award.** # Position Overview The Systems Engineer Level IV provides advanced systems engineering leadership across the full lifecycle of space and aerospace systems supporting U.S. Government programs. This role is responsible for requirements development, system architecture, integration, verification, and mission execution, ensuring all subsystems function cohesively to meet mission objectives within cost, schedule, and technical constraints. # Key Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end systems engineering activities from concept development through mission operations * Develop, decompose, and manage system and subsystem requirements with traceability * Conduct system-level trade studies and architecture development * Integrate multidisciplinary subsystems into cohesive system design * Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR) * Lead verification and validation (V&V) planning and execution * Support integration, test, and evaluation (I&T) * Coordinate with program management on cost and schedule alignment * Interface with gov

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