Systems Engineer (IRT)
KBR
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA
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Systems Engineer (IRT) 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. KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team on site in Chantilly, VA. TS/SCI with poly is required for consideration. 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. This effort is in direct support of a US Space Industry Prime Partner in the Chantilly, VA area. We are looking for the self-driven, the bold, the passionate Systems Engineers who will join KBR on an exciting journey of professional thrill and personal growth as the Team pursues and steps up to strategic Customer Enterprise-level challenges! Key Responsibilities:
Systems Engineer (IRT) 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. KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team on site in Chantilly, VA. TS/SCI with poly is required for consideration. 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. This effort is in direct support of a US Space Industry Prime Partner in the Chantilly, VA area. We are looking for the self-driven, the bold, the passionate Systems Engineers who will join KBR on an exciting journey of professional thrill and personal growth as the Team pursues and steps up to strategic Customer Enterprise-level challenges! Key Responsibilities:
- Perform on an Independent Review Teams in support of specific Major System Acquisition milestones.
- Work with an experienced, systems engineering savvy team apprenticing and providing team continuity.
- Under supervision, deliver foundational digital engineering (DE) approaches that ensure the engineering and MS&A processes are met.
- Assist technical teams and leadership in the implementation of MBSE methods and techniques.
- Assist in developing and supporting enterprise level digital engineering approaches, ensuring that models, data, and information are accessible, interconnected, and structured to support organizational goals.
- Ensure that systems engineering and MS&A processes covered in the SOW requirements are followed.
- Support the federated modeling approach across the enterprise and mission partners.
- Adhere to the MBSE modeling methodology guidelines and principles established by the team.
- Ability to communicate modeling concepts and best practices to stakeholders at varying levels.
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
- Must possess a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience.
- Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and familiarity with Digital Engineering (DE)/Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Basic understanding of data concepts and technologies such as relational databases, ontology, Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders.
- Masters degree in Systems Engineering or relative field.
- Exposure to MBSE tools or coursework (e.g., SysML) is desired
- General awareness of digital industry trends such as Cloud/IaC, Data Analytics, DevSecOps, AWS and/or Azure, Containerization/micro-services
- Basic knowledge or academic exposure to satellite or space-based technologies
- Familiarity with Operations Research/Systems Analysis concepts
- Introductory knowledge of Digital Thread or Digital Twin concepts
- Willingness to learn and grow within systems engineering disciplines
Posted 2026-07-03