Jr. Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering Process Support)

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

KBR is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering Process Support) to join our team on site in Chantilly VA. TS/SCI with poly is required for consideration.

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.

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:

• Under the supervision of tenured systems engineering professionals assist in fulfilling Digital Engineering (DE) processes and methods for enterprise-wide adoption based on industry best practices and trends.

• Examples of such processes and methods include: Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes applicable for systems engineering and analyses processes development of digital thread framework model portfolio development (e.g. standards for model integration and interoperability to include industrial partner models meta-models profiles ontology model repositories modeling languages and digital model libraries of reusable patterns and templates) model quality and review processes and updating acquisition methods (e.g. developing DE-based data item descriptions).

• Apprentice to experienced Systems Engineering MBSE practitioners and support them in their effort to enable modernization of systems engineering and acquisition processes.

• 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.

Basic Compensation:

$82000 - $102000 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal

• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

• Bachelors Degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 0 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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

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.