Jr. Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering Infrastructure)

KBR•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering Infrastructure) to join their team on-site in Chantilly, VA. This role is crucial for designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense, in direct support of a US Space Industry Prime Partner. The position offers an opportunity for professional growth and to tackle strategic Customer Enterprise-level challenges within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 0 years of experience.
Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and familiarity with Digital Engineering (DE)/Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Basic understanding of data concepts and technologies such as relational databases, ontology, Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders.
A current/active TS/SCI with polygraph is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Systems Engineering or relative field.
Exposure to MBSE tools or coursework (e.g., SysML) is desired.
General awareness of digital industry trends such as Cloud/Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Analytics, DevSecOps, AWS and/or Azure, Containerization/micro-services.
Basic knowledge or academic exposure to satellite or space-based technologies.
Familiarity with Operations Research/Systems Analysis concepts.
Introductory knowledge of Digital Thread or Digital Twin concepts.
Willingness to learn and grow within systems engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

Assist experienced systems engineering leadership to create, deliver, and maintain processes and methods for acquiring or creating tools and software to enable systems engineering and Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A).
Apprentice to experienced engineering infrastructure personnel to support ongoing definition of processes and methods.
Under supervision, deliver foundational digital engineering (DE) approaches that ensure the engineering and MS&A processes are met.
Assist technical teams and leadership in the implementation of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and techniques.
Assist in developing and supporting enterprise-level digital engineering approaches, ensuring that models, data, and information are accessible, interconnected, and structured to support organizational goals.
Ensure that systems engineering and MS&A processes covered in the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements are followed.
Support the federated modeling approach across the enterprise and mission partners.
Adhere to the MBSE modeling methodology guidelines and principles established by the team.
Communicate modeling concepts and best practices to stakeholders at varying levels.