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Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. We all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.
KBR has a need for an energetic and dynamic Systems Engineer (SE) to join its talented team in Sioux Falls, SD. KBR is the primary contractor to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for performing work at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center (http://eros.usgs.gov/) near Sioux Falls, SD. This position will be part of a multidisciplinary staff, focusing on planning, development, and integration of the data management, processing, archiving, and distribution capabilities of remote-sensed data from the location at EROS and in the cloud.
The System Engineer (SE) will perform all facets of systems engineering to support the USGS Landsat Data Processing and Archive System. The candidate will evaluate new applications, system requirements, developments in field of expertise, and evolving business needs to recommend appropriate solutions and alternatives. Under general direction, uses specialized knowledge or skills to solve complex and unique problems, or direct the daily activities of a development team. Establishes priorities for the completion of assigned tasks. Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices. May direct resources and provide guidance to less experienced team members. Relies upon experience, interpersonal skills, and broad knowledge of field to ensure task completion in compliance with policies, procedures, and business strategy. Innovative thinking, along a broad and diverse team, makes this position exciting and rewarding. This role is primarily on-site, allowing for the full collaboration with our customer and team. We are open to discussing some consideration for remote work as part of our employment package.
Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 5 years system engineering experience
Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with other Systems Engineers, Software Engineers and larger design teams to deliver hybrid-cloud solutions in a FedRAMP high environment
- Provide leadership and guidance on engineering aspects of the development and integration of multiple applications through system analysis and design, system integration and test, and decision analysis and resolution
- Coordinate, communicate, and provide technical status to other team members, TSSC management team and government customers
- Prepare and present materials for project milestone reviews to a diverse group of stakeholders
- Work with end users to understand needs and translate into system requirements and design
- Plan, execute, and report status of software releases of varying complexity through the full Software Development Life Cycle
- Lead and perform updates to project documentation such as interface documents, test plans, test cases, and other documentation
Required Skills:
- Experience working with or architecting Cloud solutions
- Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle
- Ability to understand and write requirements, operational concepts, interface control documents, integration and test plans, test cases, and other documentation
- Ability to plan and manage scope, schedule, and budget
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to explain technical details and issues clearly to non-technical individuals and be able to explain system concepts and problems clearly and concisely
- Ability to lead and interface effectively with other engineering staff of a multi-disciplined team, including strong interpersonal and team skills
- Strong verbal communication and writing skills
- Ability to participate in generation and presentation of milestone reviews
Desired Skills:
- Ability to conduct trade studies for technology upgrades, hardware options, and software
- Experience in image processing, data archiving systems, database management and design, software development, etc.
- Experience using DOORS, Jira, and Confluence
- Experience with Agile development lifecycle
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate or other AWS certifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential
- The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account
KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.
KBR 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.
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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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