Systems Engineer

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our KBR team. This role will support the C-130J Program Office (AFLCMC/WLNN). The candidate should have demonstrated performance in DoD and industry systems engineering be comfortable taking on different roles in a team and work independently and proactively with diverse stakeholders and participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical inputs evaluate and assess subsystem and system specification and technical documentation (including data test plans and reports) in support and sustainment of the C-130J aircraft
• Evaluate technical risk assess contractor efforts performance progress and resolution of technical problems
• Analyze technical proposals or modifications for design feasibility to contractual requirements and system compatibility
• Support Airworthiness Certification Working Group by developing and maintaining a comprehensive Modification Airworthiness Criteria Certification compliance package and conducting an airworthiness risk assessment
• Support and evaluate avionics and aircraft system modifications and required certification efforts
• Plan and support the execution of Airworthiness Review Board Meeting in support of obtaining Military Flight Release (MFR)/Military Type Certificates (MTC)
• Produce draft technical and/or Acquisition documentation as requested or driven by programmatic requirements taking into consideration cost schedule and performance
• Develop reports and briefings plan and participate in Technical Interchange Meeting (TIMs) Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (including SRR PDR CDR FCA PCA etc.) and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams
• Using Microsoft Office suite of applications/tools to develop and publish products for senior executive review coordination and approval
• Establishing timelines for both quick-turn and longer-term projects and tracking progress through completion
• Prepping senior leader(s) for meetings and engagements ensuring all relevant information is conveyed and understood to support discussions and decision-making
• Work with geographically-dispersed teams to produce documents and presentations for senior executive and stakeholder consumption
• Engage with customers at both working and senior levels
• Develop and execute project/program plans from tasking through completion using common IT tools and practices
• Professional writing skills to include Staff Summary Sheets (SSS)
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Work Environment:

• Location: Hybrid
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years total experience to include 10 years engineering experience with the DoD/Air Force required
• Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent technical degree required
• Ability to balance multiple project efforts meet schedules/deadlines and interface with contractors Government and US military personnel at various levels
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project PowerPoint Excel and Word
• Expertise and high level of proficiency with DoD acquisition process
• This position requires a government SECRET security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with C-130 aircraft production and modernization
• Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level II or III Certification (or equivalent) in Systems Engineering

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre 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. Lets 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 teams 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.