Jr. Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering Process Support)
About The Position
KBR/Trinzic is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support digital engineering process adoption for a US Space Industry Prime Partner in Chantilly, Virginia. The work is performed on site and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Under the supervision of experienced systems engineering professionals, the engineer will help apply digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes and methods, support enterprise-level modernization, and ensure engineering and analysis processes are followed. The role offers an opportunity to learn from experienced MBSE practitioners while helping make models, data, and information accessible, interconnected, and structured to support organizational goals. Travel is minimal, and working hours are standard. The stated annual compensation range is $82,000–$102,000, with the offered rate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and internal parity.
Requirements
- Current, active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline; Systems Engineering-related degrees are preferred.
- Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and familiarity with Digital Engineering (DE) or 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 and ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field.
- Exposure to MBSE tools or coursework, such as SysML.
- General awareness of digital industry trends such as Cloud/IaC, Data Analytics, DevSecOps, AWS or Azure, and 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 with digital engineering processes and methods for enterprise-wide adoption, drawing on industry best practices and trends.
- Support the development of MBSE processes, digital thread frameworks, model portfolios, model quality and review processes, and digital-engineering-based acquisition data item descriptions.
- Learn from experienced systems engineering MBSE practitioners and support modernization of systems engineering and acquisition processes.
- Deliver foundational digital engineering approaches under supervision to ensure engineering and MS&A processes are met.
- Assist technical teams and leadership in implementing MBSE methods and techniques.
- Assist in developing and supporting enterprise-level digital engineering approaches that make models, data, and information accessible, interconnected, and structured.
- Ensure systems engineering and MS&A processes covered by the SOW requirements are followed.
- Support federated modeling across the enterprise and mission partners.
- Follow the team's MBSE modeling methodology guidelines and principles.
- Communicate modeling concepts and best practices to stakeholders at varying levels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
