Jr. Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering Process Support)

KBR•Chantilly, VA

5d•$82,000 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support Digital Engineering process development and adoption for a US Space Industry Prime Partner in Chantilly, Virginia. The position works under the supervision of experienced systems engineering professionals and supports modernization of systems engineering and acquisition processes through digital engineering (DE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods. The role is on site, with minimal travel and standard working hours. A current, active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. The engineer will assist with enterprise-level DE processes and methods, including MBSE processes, digital thread frameworks, model portfolios, interoperability and integration standards, model quality and review practices, and DE-based acquisition data item descriptions. The role also supports federated modeling across the enterprise and mission partners, and helps ensure models, data, and information are accessible, interconnected, and structured to meet organizational goals. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to space defense and national security work while learning from experienced practitioners. KBR states that its Mission Technology Solutions business is expected to spin off as Trinzic in January 2027; employees who join before the separation will transition to Trinzic when it is complete without needing to reapply.

Requirements

Current, active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline; 0 years of experience required.
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 the 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 and/or Azure, and containerization or 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 in fulfilling enterprise-wide Digital Engineering processes and methods based on industry best practices and trends.
Support MBSE processes, digital thread framework development, model portfolio development, model integration and interoperability standards, model quality and review processes, and updates to acquisition methods.
Learn from experienced Systems Engineering MBSE practitioners and support modernization of systems engineering and acquisition processes.
Deliver foundational digital engineering approaches under supervision to help ensure engineering and MS&A processes are met.
Assist technical teams and leadership in implementing MBSE methods and techniques.
Support enterprise-level digital engineering approaches that make models, data, and information accessible, interconnected, and structured to support organizational goals.
Ensure systems engineering and MS&A processes covered in the SOW requirements are followed.
Support federated modeling across the enterprise and mission partners.
Follow the MBSE modeling methodology guidelines and principles established by the team.
Communicate modeling concepts and best practices to stakeholders at varying levels.