Title:
Systems Engineer
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Job Summary
KBR is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our KBR team. This role will support the C-130J Program Office (AFLCMC/WLNN). The candidate should have demonstrated performance in DoD and industry systems engineering, be comfortable taking on different roles in a team, and work independently and proactively with diverse stakeholders and participants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical inputs, evaluate and assess subsystem and system specification and technical documentation (including data, test plans and reports) in support and sustainment of the C-130J aircraft
- Evaluate technical risk, assess contractor efforts, performance progress, and resolution of technical problems
- Analyze technical proposals or modifications for design feasibility to contractual requirements and system compatibility
- Support Airworthiness Certification Working Group by developing and maintaining a comprehensive Modification Airworthiness Criteria Certification compliance package, and conducting an airworthiness risk assessment
- Support and evaluate avionics and aircraft system modifications and required certification efforts
- Plan and support the execution of Airworthiness Review Board Meeting in support of obtaining Military Flight Release (MFR)/Military Type Certificates (MTC)
- Produce draft technical and/or Acquisition documentation as requested or driven by programmatic requirements taking into consideration cost, schedule and performance
- Develop reports and briefings, plan and participate in Technical Interchange Meeting (TIMs), Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (including SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA, PCA, etc.), and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams
- Using Microsoft Office suite of applications/tools to develop and publish products for senior executive review, coordination and approval
- Establishing timelines for both quick-turn and longer-term projects and tracking progress through completion
- Prepping senior leader(s) for meetings and engagements, ensuring all relevant information is conveyed and understood to support discussions and decision-making
- Work with geographically-dispersed teams to produce documents and presentations for senior executive and stakeholder consumption
- Engage with customers at both working and senior levels
- Develop and execute project/program plans from tasking through completion using common IT tools and practices
- Professional writing skills, to include Staff Summary Sheets (SSS)
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Work Environment:
- Location: Hybrid
- Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
- Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years’ total experience to include 10 years’ engineering experience with the DoD/Air Force required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical degree required
- Ability to balance multiple project efforts, meet schedules/deadlines, and interface with contractors, Government, and US military personnel at various levels
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Expertise and high level of proficiency with DoD acquisition process
- This position requires a government SECRET security clearance
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with C-130 aircraft production and modernization
- Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level II or III Certification (or equivalent) in Systems Engineering
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
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.
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.
