Senior Systems Engineer

KBR • Beavercreek, OH

27d • $150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead integration, test, and evaluation of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems in varied environments. The role supports laboratory, simulation, and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs. The engineer will lead system integration efforts, guide technical execution, and assess performance across hardware, software, and test domains, working with hardware and software engineers to mature PNT capabilities from concept through evaluation. The role may also include leading projects, directing project personnel, and coordinating personnel assignments, schedules, and evaluations with management staff.

The position is within KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business, which is planned to spin off as Trinzic in January 2027. Employees who join before the 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.
• At least 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, and 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 (GNSS), navigation, or timing system evaluation, test, or integration.
• Strong verbal and written communication 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 in or lead team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, and improvements.
• May lead projects, direct personnel on project teams, and coordinate with management staff on personnel assignments, schedules, and evaluations.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development
• Possible sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary performance payments, according to internal policy or contractual designation

What This Job Offers

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