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Systems Engineer (SETA)

KBR


Job Location:

Chantilly, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Systems Engineer (SETA)

As a part of KBR you will work on some of the hardest problems in the Nation. You will collaborate with top experts in the industry and support some of the most critical national security missions.

In this Systems Engineeringrole you will provide onsite advisory and analytical engineering support to senior government leadership on a highvisibility mission. As a Systems Engineer you will combine technical systems engineering expertise with programmatic insight to help government stakeholders understand system designs assess risk and make informed acquisition and mission decisions. Working handinhand with the customer you will directly influence mission success.

Why Join Us

Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering operations science program management and missioncritical national security solutions.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic fastpaced team that values collaboration critical thinking and excellence in execution.

Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly support seniorlevel decisions that enhance mission effectiveness and protect critical systems.

Work Environment

Location: Onsite Chantilly VA
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Working Hours: Standard 40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

  • Help contributing to trade studies develop test and evaluation plans

  • Develop and deliver technical briefings point papers spreadsheets and acquisition documentation used by senior leadership

  • Analyze system designs risks dependencies and program impacts to support informed decisionmaking

  • Communicate complex technical analysis clearly and concisely to government stakeholders

  • Propose program strategies resolutions and risk mitigation approaches across a diverse stakeholder community

  • Develop strategies in response to identified program risks and acquisition deficiencies

  • Provide coordination and documentation support for senior government leaders in a fastpaced highvisibility environment

Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Education: Bachelors degree or higher in an engineeringrelated field from an accredited institution

Experience:

  • Systems engineering reliability engineering or protection systems experience

  • Working knowledge of space and ground architectures

  • Ability to support senior stakeholders with highquality technical analysis and documentation

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with laser systems and laser safety is highly desired; reliability and mission assurance is also a plus

  • Background supporting protected systems or missioncritical government programs

  • Experience operating in a seniorlevel stakeholder or acquisition environment

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These principles guide everything we do and are central to our commitment to being a People First company. Our teamofteams approach 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 or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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.


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