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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.

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 is a contingent position based upon contract award

Who We Are
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.  KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

The Mission Ahead
This role is with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. division.  At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.

Who You Are
You’re an experienced and forward-thinking Systems Engineer with a strong foundation in engineering principles, systems integration, and problem-solving. You excel at designing, implementing, and optimizing complex systems that meet both technical requirements and business objectives. Your expertise in system architecture, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration allows you to create solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance.

At KBR, you bring a blend of technical know-how and a solutions-oriented mindset, ensuring that systems are well-engineered to meet mission-critical demands. Known for your analytical approach and attention to detail, you thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments where your contributions drive operational success and innovation.

What You'll Do
In the role of Systems Engineer, your duties will include:

Performs a variety of engineering work in the development of an operable system capable of meeting requirements within imposed constraints including mass, cost and schedule.

Designs and/or research subsystem interfaces to ensure that subsystems are integrated and work together to form a viable complete system. Performs functional analysis of a system to ensure it meets performance criteria and mission constraints and to feed the analysis results back to the subsystem development teams.

Uses standard procedures in carrying out assignments associated with research, design, development or analysis of specific parts, components, interfaces, or minor phases of a project.

Coordinates with other technical personnel in solving technical problems, fabricating equipment, gathering information, formulating plans, designs, cost estimates and specifications.

Provides assistance to higher level engineers in most of the detailed work and translates technical guidance and data received into usable information applicable to the particular assignment.

Serve as company representative advising customer and contractor personnel on technical requirements for products or services, support equipment and electronic equipment installation.

Plans, directs and coordinates engineering functions involved in the design and development, installation, testing and integration of systems and subsystems.

Directs or conducts research studies necessary for the improvement or reconfiguration of systems or subsystems.

 Serves as the customer interface and organizational consultant on significant issues requiring technical guidance, redirection or resolution.

Directs the work of lower-level technical personnel as required.

Assists in compiling and preparing comprehensive technical reports and proposals.

May participate as a team member of multiple teams; may act as primary intra-organizational liaison.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must be a US or Australian citizen

Must Possess an active US Top Secret/SCI w/ Polygraph or AUS PV Clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering related field

Must have 7 years of related experience supporting large systems and sub-systems.

Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

This role will be located in Alice Springs. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.
 

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At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.