System Engineer III

KBR, Inc.•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Mid-Level System Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD, to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. This is a full-time, onsite role that requires regular in‑person interaction with team members, scientists, and domestic and international mission partners. This team, in collaboration with NASA and the Landsat project, specializes in remote sensing and provides over fifty years of satellite imagery data to global users and science organizations. You will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure mission-critical systems meet stringent reliability and security standards. Your work will shape the future of Earth observation technologies and have global impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
8+ years of progressive, related experience in systems engineering or software development for scientific/engineering applications
Proven ability to lead complex system design and integration efforts
Strong understanding of Software Design Life Cycle, configuration management, and quality assurance principles
Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential
The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hiring to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
AWS Solutions Architect or similar certification
Agile software methodology experience
Experience with hybrid-cloud architectures and containerization
Knowledge of image processing, database management, and software development
Proficiency with tools such as DOORS, Jira, and Confluence
Ability to conduct trade studies for technology upgrades, cloud services, and software updates
Previous experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders, both domestic and international

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and maintenance of scientific/engineering software systems, ensuring quality and compliance while meeting scope, schedule, and budget contstraints
Define and document system requirements, operational concepts, and integration/test plans
Analyze customer requirements and translate them into design specifications; create prototypes and validate solutions
Develop and execute test plans; perform integration, system, and acceptance testing
Create and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery of system components and milestones
Evaluate vendor software and recommend adoption or integration
Conduct studies to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and meet evolving requirements
Plan and coordinate work of engineers; mentor and train team members
Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with an established Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with Configuration Management (CM) processes