Senior Systems Engineer

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Title:

Senior Systems Engineer

This position is located onsite in our office in Beavercreek, Ohio

There is no relocation assistance available for this position

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.

KBR is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead integration, test, and evaluation of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems operating in various environments. This role supports laboratory, simulation, and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoD programs.

This position requires significant applicable experience in systems engineering and PNT fundamentals, with the ability to lead system integration efforts, guide technical execution, and assess system performance across hardware, software, and test domains. The engineer will work closely with other hardware and software engineers and teams to mature PNT capabilities from concept through to evaluation.

This person may also lead projects and may need to direct personnel on project teams and coordinate with management staff for personnel assignments, schedules, and evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead integration of PNT hardware, software, and test environmentsMeet, interact, communicate, and interface with project customersDevelop system requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies for PNT systemsPlan. Schedule, and lead laboratory, HITL/SITL, and field test campaignsAssess system performance, limitations, and risks under operationally relevant conditionsEnsure alignment between algorithm behavior, hardware constraints, and system requirementsSupport system architecture development, trade studies, and technical decision-makingMentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid‑level engineersDocument system architectures, test results, and assessments to support technical reviews and customer deliverablesParticipate or lead team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, improvements, and more.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Communications Theory, or a related technical discipline8+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, integration, and test of technical systemsStrong understanding of PNT, communications, or other RF systems, architectures, and performance driversExperience planning, leading, executing laboratory or field-based test activitiesExperience integrating complex multi‑component systemsAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Desired Qualifications

Advanced experience supporting Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs), navigation, or timing system evaluation, test, or integrationStrong verbal and written communications skillsExperience with contested or degraded PNT environmentsFamiliarity with digital engineering or model‑based systems engineering approachesExperience supporting DoD programs, laboratory R&D, or operational prototyping effortsBasic Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity

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.