Job Posting Title Jr. Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering Process Support)
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 and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The engineer will assist with enterprise-wide DE processes and methods informed by industry best practices. Work may include supporting MBSE processes, developing a digital thread framework and model portfolio, establishing model integration and interoperability standards, and supporting model quality and review processes. The position also contributes to DE-based acquisition methods and data item descriptions. The role supports technical teams and leadership in applying MBSE methods, developing enterprise-level approaches, and ensuring models, data, and information are accessible, interconnected, and structured to meet organizational goals. The engineer will follow established modeling guidelines and support federated modeling across the enterprise and mission partners.
Requirements
- 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 or Model-Based Systems Engineering.
- 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 and/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 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, and model quality and review processes.
- Support updates to acquisition methods, including development of Digital Engineering-based data item descriptions.
- Apprentice to 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 so models, data, and information are accessible, interconnected, and structured to support organizational goals.
- Ensure systems engineering and MS&A processes covered in the SOW requirements are followed.
- Support the federated modeling approach 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
