Title:
Senior 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.
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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.
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.
KBR, Inc. is seeking a motivated and collaborative Scrum Master to join our dynamic team at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road, with occasional work at 2050 Cygnet Heights as required. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Test Director in all phases of test and evaluation, from planning and execution to analysis and reporting. This position requires a strong understanding of software development, systems engineering and integration, C2 networks, and data management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as Scrum Master for 1-2 Agile Teams: Lead and support one to two Agile delivery teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, Agile best practices, and team commitments.
- Facilitate Team-Level Agile Ceremonies: Plan and facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives for assigned teams to promote predictable delivery and continuous improvement.
- Support Product Backlog Readiness: Partner with Product Owners to ensure user stories are refined, estimated, prioritized, and meet Definition of Ready criteria before sprint commitment.
- Remove Team-Level Impediments: Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and blockers that impact team performance, collaborating with stakeholders and the Lead Scrum Master/RTE to drive resolution.
- Monitor Team Health and Delivery Metrics: Track sprint progress, velocity, predictability, team capacity, and other Agile metrics to help teams improve performance and delivery outcomes.
- Coach and Develop Agile Teams: Educate team members and Product Owners on Agile value
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal (0-10%)
- Working Hours: Normal business hours
Qualifications:
- Security Clearance: Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Foundational understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and iterative software development practices.
- 1+ years of experience working on an Agile team in any capacity (Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, Developer, Tester, Product Support, etc.).
- Strong communication, organization, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, priorities, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar work management platforms.
- Ability to identify and communicate risks, issues, and impediments affecting team delivery.
Desired:
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or willingness to obtain certification within six months of hire.
- Experience participating in Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Experience supporting software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, or other technical teams.
- Knowledge of SAFe, Kanban, DevSecOps, or Lean principles.
- Experience supporting DoD, government, or highly regulated contracts.
- Familiarity with Agile metrics, including velocity, burndown charts, cycle time, and sprint predictability.
Compensation: $103,200 - $150,600 (For Colorado Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Other 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.
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.
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.
