Junior Systems Engineer

KBR • Beavercreek, OH

1d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to work in its Beavercreek, Ohio office, supporting the integration, test, and evaluation of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems, including GPS and inertial systems. The role supports laboratory-based and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs.

This position is suited to an early-career engineer developing foundational systems engineering skills and PNT domain knowledge. Under the guidance of senior engineers, the engineer will support concept development, prototyping, hardware integration, testing, and analysis of PNT capabilities in laboratory and field environments for offensive and defensive systems. Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates joining KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete without needing to reapply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and system integration concepts.
• Ability to work in laboratory or test environments supporting integrated systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Academic or project experience supporting system integration, testing, or evaluation.
• Exposure to PNT or other laboratory environments or test campaigns.
• Familiarity with basic modeling, simulation, or data analysis tools.
• Experience supporting DoD-related research or prototyping efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing system requirements, interfaces, and test plans.
• Support laboratory setup, configuration, and execution of PNT experiments and evaluations.
• Support integration of hardware, software, and test infrastructure.
• Assist with hardware- and software-in-the-loop test activities.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to support system assessment and algorithm evaluation.
• Support coordination between software, hardware, and test teams.
• Document system configurations, test procedures, and results for technical reviews and deliverables.
• Participate in team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, and improvements.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level