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Senior Systems Engineer Expert - KBR
Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer providing high‑level technical oversight for mission‑critical space systems, guiding multidisciplinary teams through the full systems engineering lifecycle while ensuring compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community standards.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead independent systems engineering oversight for design, development, integration, and sustainment of space‑based mission systems.
- Advise and mentor multidisciplinary teams and contractors on best practices, technical rigor, and mission alignment.
- Develop and manage system requirements, architecture models, and verification/validation plans using Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
- Ensure compliance with Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and applicable acquisition standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate configuration management, risk assessments, and technical reviews to safeguard government interests.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field; Master’s preferred.
- 10+ years of systems engineering experience on space or defense programs, with demonstrated leadership in complex, multi‑disciplinary environments.
- Proficiency in MBSE methodologies, requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama), and configuration management processes.
- Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition policies, Intelligence Community standards, and space system lifecycle processes.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Skills
electrical engineering