Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc. • Beavercreek, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong software engineering background to support a U.S. Air Force customer across a range of complex program needs. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of systems engineering discipline and software subject matter expertise, with experience supporting government program offices and interacting with industry development teams. This role requires the ability to bridge operational needs, system-level requirements, and software-intensive solutions in a collaborative acquisition environment. The Systems Engineer will work closely with program leadership, engineers, and contracting officers to provide systems and software-focused engineering support to the government customer throughout the acquisition lifecycle. The successful candidate will lead and/or support the development, analysis, and management of system and software requirements and associated technical documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of total experience with some combination of systems and software engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• Current Secret clearance and SCI eligibility required (SAR/SAP experience desired)
• Experience developing, analyzing, and managing system and software requirements for complex, software-intensive systems
• Ability to evaluate software architectures, interfaces, integration approaches, and technical risks
• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Must reside in or be willing to work in the Wright-Patterson AFB, OH area

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aircraft simulators, training systems, or other real-time or mission-critical software systems
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, or iterative development models within DoD acquisition programs
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, software assurance, or secure systems design principles
• Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle activities, including technical reviews and evaluation of contractor deliverables (CDRLs)
• Knowledge of digital engineering practices, MBSE, or system architecture frameworks

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development, management, and traceability of functional and non-functional system and software requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Apply software engineering expertise to assess architecture, design approaches, data flows, interfaces, and integration risks.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical and acquisition documentation, including System Requirements Documents (SRDs), Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs), Statements of Work (SOWs), architecture documentation, test cases, and design review materials.
• Support and participate in regular team meetings, technical evaluations, design reviews, and the review of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs).

Benefits

• We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity.
• We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments.
• Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
• We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function.
• Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees