What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Systems Engineer position at KBR?
Title :
Journeyman 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.
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) / Directorate of Science and Technology (ST) / Office of Space and Counterspace (SCS) and their mission partners have a need for scientific, engineering, and sustainment services to streamline the development, delivery, integration, and management of SCS’s portfolio of programs. The purpose of this program is to support DIA’s overarching mission of providing timely space intelligence to the warfighter through the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) cycle. By leveraging a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach, this program will consolidate and integrate DIA’s technical collection capabilities to optimize data flow, eliminate service overlaps, evolve with leading-edge capabilities, and realize cost efficiencies to provide strategic informational advantages to the Government.
This position will provide technical and project support of a systems engineering team working on current collection sites and defining the next generation of SCS systems. This position supports Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.
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.
Key Responsibilities :
Apply Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) to support development of technical baselines
Analyze system requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline
Work with Government and contractor personnel to close gaps in flow of customer requirements down thru the system and component levels
Lead and supporting Government / Contractor Working Group meetings—by creating briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes—to resolve risks, requirement gaps, and action items
Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts to enterprise capabilities and to cross-stakeholder integration concerns
Facilitate review of program documents by providing comments, compiling other reviewer comments, and working with contractor to adjudicate the comments.
Serve as a subject matter expert to assess technical issues and to prepare briefings to DIA management
Support management of risks, issues, interdependencies, identifying schedule disconnects and conflicts, developing action plans for resolution, and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions
Work Environment : Location : On-site
Travel Requirements : Minimal
Working Hours : Standard
Required Qualifications :
US Citizenship and Required DoD Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain a Special Compartmented Investigation (SCI)
BS degree in engineering
5 years demonstrated experience in systems engineering
4 years with system specification, verification, or analysis
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and tools used to support requirements development and traceability
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
The ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF)
Preferred Qualifications :
Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
Certifications in MBSE (OCSMP)
Certifications in Agile Development
Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence
Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programs
Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients
Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networks
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
Basic Compensation : $110,000 - $140,000
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 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 KBRAt 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.
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000
