JR System Engineer

KBR•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR Mission Technology Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. This role is with KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions (MTS). At KBR MTS, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully obtain a CI Polygraph
Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-starter who can partner with multiple teammates
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Understanding of planning and integrating secure solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives
Familiarity with development of requirements for system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security for mid-to-large-scale systems

Responsibilities

Support end-user needs by identifying, investigating and resolving system issues related to space systems
Collaborate with analysts, project leads, and customers to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability
Assist in developing system requirements and specifications aligned with High-Level Mission objectives
Participate in trade studies to identify improvements in system performance, architecture, and software/hardware solutions
Contribute to engineering tradeoff analyses and assist in formulating Courses of Action (COAs) that consider operational constraints
Gather information to create technical documents that support project deliverables
Stay updated on agency, national, and international standards related to space systems development to ensure compliance and integration
Provide support throughout the systems engineering life cycle, managing risks and developing mitigation plans to guarantee mission success
Track project activities for systems engineering, software/hardware development, and deployment, ensuring effective command and control integration
Engage in continuous improvement efforts to optimize ground processing and mission management practices