Senior Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Beavercreek, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead integration, test, and evaluation of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems operating in various environments. This role supports laboratory, simulation, and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs. The position requires significant applicable experience in systems engineering and PNT fundamentals, with the ability to lead system integration efforts, guide technical execution, and assess system performance across hardware, software, and test domains. The engineer will work closely with other hardware and software engineers and teams to mature PNT capabilities from concept through to evaluation. This person may also lead projects and may need to direct personnel on project teams and coordinate with management staff for personnel assignments, schedules, and evaluations. KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions, offering innovative projects and a collaborative environment. Contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Communications Theory, or a related technical discipline
8+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, integration, and test of technical systems
Strong understanding of PNT, communications, or other RF systems, architectures, and performance drivers
Experience planning, leading, executing laboratory or field-based test activities
Experience integrating complex multi component systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience supporting Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs), navigation, or timing system evaluation, test, or integration
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Experience with contested or degraded PNT environments
Familiarity with digital engineering or model based systems engineering approaches
Experience supporting DoD programs, laboratory R&D, or operational prototyping efforts

Responsibilities

Lead integration of PNT hardware, software, and test environments
Meet, interact, communicate, and interface with project customers
Develop system requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies for PNT systems
Plan. Schedule, and lead laboratory, HITL/SITL, and field test campaigns
Assess system performance, limitations, and risks under operationally relevant conditions
Ensure alignment between algorithm behavior, hardware constraints, and system requirements
Support system architecture development, trade studies, and technical decision-making
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid level engineers
Document system architectures, test results, and assessments to support technical reviews and customer deliverables
Participate or lead team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, improvements, and more.