Junior Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc. • Beavercreek, OH

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About The Position

KBR is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions, offering innovative projects and a collaborative environment. The company is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support the integration, test, and evaluation of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems like GPS and Inertial systems. This role involves supporting laboratory-based and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs. It is designed for early career engineers to develop foundational systems engineering skills and PNT domain knowledge. The engineer will work under the guidance of senior engineers to assist with concept development, prototyping, hardware integration, testing, and analysis of PNT capabilities in laboratory and field environments for offensive and defensive systems. KBR is committed to being a People First company, fostering an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow, and is an equal opportunity employer. The company delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions globally, guided by ONE KBR Values including valuing people, delivering innovative solutions, acting with integrity, empowering employees, and working as a team. KBR also embeds environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in its operations and helps customers achieve sustainability goals. KBR employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Communications Theory, or a related technical discipline
• 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 communications 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 development of 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 to support technical reviews and deliverables
• Participate in team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, improvements, and more

Benefits

• Collaborative Environment
• Impactful Work
• Zero Harm culture
• People First company
• diverse, inclusive environments
• opportunities to grow and reach their full potential
• equal opportunity employer

What This Job Offers

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