Systems Engineer

Title:

Systems Engineer

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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.

Position Summary:

KBR is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to join our team in Beavercreek, OH. This person will be assisting the lead Deployment Engineer with multi-workstream programs, managing projects from initiation to completion, and at the discretion of the lead engineer ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Typical duties include:

• Takes initiative and assists with the technical leadership of multi-million-dollar projects within the programmatic guidelines set by the program manager and customer.
• Defines, generates, and reviews project requirements documentation.
• Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
• Reports directly to the DI-Network lead deployment engineer
• Oversees network architecture efforts, infrastructure upgrades, and ensure operational continuity, including SD-WAN, and cloud deployments. 
• Provides collaboration/coordination with internal/external stakeholders on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provides reports and reviews to the DI-Network lead deployment engineer for approval
• Conducts performance/project analyses to benefit future/other projects/missions/programs.
• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within network discipline at the collegiate level.
• Applies general knowledge of industry practices developed through education or experience.
• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments.
• Must assist in the management of multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Act as the trusted agent of the lead Deployment Engineer when necessary to guide stakeholder events.

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirements: ~25%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field
• 1-5 years of experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office products
• Strong business and analytical acumen.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to achieve results in interdisciplinary environment.
• Advanced risk management skills to manage the technical and performance risks to a high value operational system.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility

Desired:

• Project engineering experience.
• Technical Program Management experience
• Air Force Acquisition Program Management experience
• Network experience/cloud deployments
• Active TS/SCI with previous SAP

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.