Systems Engineer SME

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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.

Position Summary:

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly capable engineering Subject Matter Expert to join our team in Dayton, Ohio or Los Angeles (Remote). This role supports the ABMS Program Office by serving as an architect and engineering leader supporting a wide range of areas within the Digital Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering: Lead network architect and engineering requirements and ensure all requirements are met
• Operational Oversight: Manage cross functional teams and ensure various areas in the PMO are delivering over various tactical environments.
• Tactical Ownership: Own architectural and other requirements and lead in areas to ensure prototype development meets mission objectives and partner needs.
• Technical Evaluations / Trade Space: Own the area technical evaluations are required and lead efforts to translate outcomes to meet mission partner needs.
• Gap Analysis & Risk Identification: Conduct assessments of network operations, architectural efforts, and capabilities to proactively identify gaps, blind spots, or emerging operational risks; recommend and lead mitigation strategies in collaboration with customer.
• Leadership: Lead all other areas as needed or directed by the customer, to include working groups, action/technical teams, interface needs, cyber needs, architectural / cloud / node / interface / connectivity / and other areas

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote
• Travel Requirements: 0-35%
• Working Hours: Standard – Core hours 0900 - 1500

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in cyber, cloud, tactical environments
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, systems, and stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI with SAP eligibility

Desired:

• Advanced Degree or Certification: Master’s degree in Cyberspace Operations
• DoD Acquisition Experience: Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and documentation.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Process Improvement: Ability to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency.
• Leadership Experience: Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a government or defense setting.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re 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. 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.