Title:
Systems Engineer
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the integration, test, and evaluation of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems such as GPS and Inertial systems. This position supports laboratory-based and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs.
This position requires a solid foundation in systems engineering and PNT fundamentals, with the ability to work across hardware, software, and test boundaries. The engineer will work closely with software engineers and hardware teams to support and perform concept development, prototyping, integration, test, and assessment of PNT system performance in laboratory and field environments for offensive and defensive systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute integration of hardware, software, and test infrastructure
- Develop and manage system requirements, interfaces, and verification approaches
- Lead or support laboratory, HITL/SITL, and field test activities RF systems
- Evaluate system performance, limitations, and risks based on test and analysis results
- Coordinate with software engineers to ensure algorithm assumptions align with hardware and system constraints
- Support development of system architectures, trade studies, and evaluation strategies
- Document system designs, test plans, and results to support technical reviews and customer deliverables
- Participate in team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, improvements, and more.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Aerospace Engineering,
- 3-7 years of professional experience in systems engineering, integration, or test for technical systems
- Experience developing system requirements and supporting verification and validation activities
- Experience supporting laboratory or fielded test environments
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting RF, PNT or navigation system integration and testing
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Familiarity with PNT systems and concepts (e.g., Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), inertial navigation, timing)
- Experience with HIL/SIL test architectures or laboratory automation
- Familiarity with modeling, simulation, or digital engineering approaches
- Experience supporting DoD programs, laboratory R&D, or operational prototyping efforts
Basic Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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.
