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Agile System Engineer

KBR


Job Location:

Chantilly, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 121100 - 166500
Posted: 19 August 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Agile System Engineer

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.

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.

Who You Are:

KBR is looking for a motivated Agile Systems Engineer to join our team and provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) support for the Intelligence Community Customer Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). GED plays a critical role in enabling the Intelligence Community Customer to plan and execute intelligence-gathering missions transforming collected data into useful information for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) users.

In this role you will have the chance to design develop test and deliver products that support our customers advanced support of GED Front Office Chief Architect Integrated Intelligence Program Office Advanced Ground Office and Enterprise Data Applications and Platforms. Youll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams focused on hardware software system integration and data analysis to help achieve important missions and meet requirements.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the full software/system development lifecycle: design coding testing debugging deployment and maintenance.

  • Work with product owners stakeholders developers QA and operations to translate requirements into system solutions.

  • Apply Agile principles: manage project priorities deadlines and deliverables in an iterative customer-focused manner.

  • Design and implement system architectures: ensure scalability security and performance while aligning with business goals.

  • Debug defects troubleshoot system problems and implement fixes promptly.

  • Ensure systems meet quality security and regulatory standards.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices through training and self-study.

  • Create and maintain documentation: produce clear design and implementation documentation for future reference.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph.

  • Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field

  • 5 years of experience in systems engineering with proven leadership in technical projects; experience in agile environments and DevOps practices.

  • Proficiency in systems engineering tools Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and relevant programming or scripting languages.

  • Strong communication problem-solving and teamwork abilities; ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

  • Strong understanding of Agile DevOps.

  • Time management and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Masters Degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field.

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

Basic Compensation:
$00 annum (This range is for theVAarea only)
The rate offered will be based on the selected candidates work location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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.


Required Experience:

IC


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