Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc. • Chantilly, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: Work at the forefront of engineering, mission IT, and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. Impactful Work: Your contributions will guide technical baselines and shape future technology innovations.

Requirements

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI++
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Business IT, or related technical field; 10+ years of experience (additional 4 years may substitute for degree)
• Experience with desktop OSs (Windows, Linux, macOS) in customer environments
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and completing action items
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including briefings and technical documentation
• Ability to convey complex issues clearly to senior leadership
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Understanding of project control gate processes
• Experience with Agile development models/processes
• Hands-on development experience on Windows, macOS, and/or Linux platforms
• Strong understanding of low-level code across platforms
• Ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders using text, graphics, or diagrams
• Extensive experience with MS Office suite, including Visio, Visual Basic, and WSL

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Business IT, or related technical field
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills
• Intelligence Community experience
• Familiarity with operating system architecture and commercial messaging products

Responsibilities

• Drive and maintain the technical baseline for the Laptop portfolio.
• Maintain deep technical understanding of Windows and Linux products, including adjacent product lines.
• Guide current and future developments with focus on vulnerabilities, feasibility, and innovation.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads, Project Management, and development teams to create cohesive communication strategies.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear messaging for diverse stakeholders.
• Review and comment on product plans and technical reviews.
• Serve as technical representative at boards, reviews, and with external stakeholders.
• Generate artifacts and documentation to capture technical baselines.
• Assist with research and testing efforts prior to formal testing activities.
• Interface with development teams to understand and quantify technical challenges.
• Identify product issues and vulnerabilities before realization in product.
• Guide concepts in the innovation pipeline through productization phase.
• Gain hands-on experience with portfolio products for troubleshooting and support.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

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