
Senior Systems Engineer
Colorado Springs, COJob$150–190K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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KBR is seeking a senior-level Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs to support Air Force Research Laboratory projects. The role establishes and maintains requirements, interfaces, model-based systems engineering, test and verification plans, and system integration plans based on customer needs and system-performance evaluation. Work is on-site at SCI and SAP levels, and requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
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Senior Systems Engineer
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
Why Join Us?
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Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
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Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
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Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Key Responsibilities:
KBR is seeking a Senior level Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to support Air Force Research Laboratory projects.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining requirements, interfaces, model-based systems engineering, test and verification plans and system integration plans based upon customer needs, gap analysis and evaluation of future system performance.
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This work will be conducted at the SCI and SAP levels.
Work Environment:
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Location: On-site
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Travel Requirements: Minimal (0-10%)
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Working Hours: Normal business hours
Qualifications:
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Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is required to be considered for this position
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Education: BS in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience
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Develop, analyze, allocate, and maintain system and system-of-systems requirements
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Mission Engineering experience is a plus
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10+ years of relevant technical experience in system engineering
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5+ years in system requirements analysis and allocation
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2+ Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering methods and tools
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Independent problem solving with a variety of mission architecture systems engineering abilities, including knowledge and experience in requirements development, analysis, verification, and test
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Ability to work effectively with customers and program stakeholders and have robust written and verbal communication skills
Desired:
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Minimum of 2 years' experience in Special Access and/or SCI programs
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Demonstrated ability to work well independently or as a team member
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Demonstrated ability to communicate with technical and non-technical project teams
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Assess operational effectiveness of current and future capabilities
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Evaluate mission impacts resulting from system changes or new capabilities
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Ensure end-to-end requirements traceability through verification and validation activities
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Identify architecture risks, interface risks, and requirements gaps
Compensation: $150,000 - $190,000 (For Colorado Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Other 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.
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.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.
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