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: Work at the forefront of engineering, mission IT, and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will guide technical baselines and shape future technology innovations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and maintain the technical baseline for the Laptop portfolio.
• Maintain deep technical understanding of Windows and Linux products, including adjacent product lines.
• Guide current and future developments with focus on vulnerabilities, feasibility, and innovation.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads, Project Management, and development teams to create cohesive communication strategies.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear messaging for diverse stakeholders.
• Review and comment on product plans and technical reviews.
• Serve as technical representative at boards, reviews, and with external stakeholders.
• Generate artifacts and documentation to capture technical baselines.
• Assist with research and testing efforts prior to formal testing activities.
• Interface with development teams to understand and quantify technical challenges.
• Identify product issues and vulnerabilities before realization in product.
• Guide concepts in the innovation pipeline through productization phase.
• Gain hands-on experience with portfolio products for troubleshooting and support.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI++
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Business IT, or related technical field; 10+ years of experience (additional 4 years may substitute for degree)
• Experience with desktop OSs (Windows, Linux, macOS) in customer environments
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and completing action items
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including briefings and technical documentation
• Ability to convey complex issues clearly to senior leadership
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Understanding of project control gate processes
• Experience with Agile development models/processes
• Hands-on development experience on Windows, macOS, and/or Linux platforms
• Strong understanding of low-level code across platforms
• Ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders using text, graphics, or diagrams
• Extensive experience with MS Office suite, including Visio, Visual Basic, and WSL

Desired:

• Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Business IT, or related technical field
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills
• Intelligence Community experience
• Familiarity with operating system architecture and commercial messaging products

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of national security 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.