KBR Careers · 3 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
14+ years expKBR is a company of innovators delivering science, technology, and engineering solutions. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure mission-critical systems meet stringent reliability and security standards, shaping the future of Earth observation technologies.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead design, development, and maintenance of scientific/engineering software systems, ensuring quality and compliance while meeting scope, schedule, and budget contstraints
Define and document system requirements, operational concepts, and integration/test plans
Analyze customer requirements and translate them into design specifications; create prototypes and validate solutions
Develop and execute test plans; perform integration, system, and acceptance testing
Create and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery of system components and milestones
Evaluate vendor software and recommend adoption or integration
Conduct studies to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and meet evolving requirements
Plan and coordinate work of engineers; mentor and train team members
Serve as organizational consultant and lead cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
14 years of progressive, related experience in systems engineering or software development for scientific/engineering applications
Proven ability to lead complex system design and integration efforts
Strong understanding of Software Design Life Cycle, configuration management, and quality assurance principles
Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential
The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hiring to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
AWS Solutions Architect or similar certification
Experience with hybrid-cloud architectures and containerization
Knowledge of image processing, database management, and software development
Proficiency with tools such as DOORS, Jira, and Confluence
Ability to conduct trade studies for technology upgrades, cloud services, and software updates
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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