KBR
Senior Model Based Systems Engineer
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.
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)/Directorate of Science and Technology (ST)/Office of Space and Counterspace (SCS) and their mission partners need scientific, engineering, and sustainment services to streamline the development, delivery, integration, and management of SCS’s portfolio of programs. By leveraging a Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach, this program consolidates and integrates DIA’s technical collection capabilities to optimize data flow, eliminate service overlaps, evolve with leading‑edge capabilities, and realize cost efficiencies, providing strategic informational advantages to the Government.
Key Responsibilities
Apply MBSE to support development of technical baselines.
Analyze system requirements that define the technical baseline and verify it.
Work with Government and contractor personnel to close gaps in the flow of customer requirements down through the system and component levels.
Lead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetings by creating briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes to resolve risks, requirement gaps, and action items.
Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts on enterprise capabilities and to cross‑stakeholder integration concerns.
Facilitate review of program documents by providing comments, compiling reviewer comments, and working with the contractor to adjudicate the comments.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert to assess technical issues and prepare briefings for DIA management.
Support management of risks, issues, and interdependencies, identify schedule disconnects and conflicts, develop action plans for resolution, and assist the Government in executing selected solutions.
Required Qualifications
Active DoD Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain an SCI (only a U.S. citizen can obtain).
BS degree in engineering.
10+ years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering.
10+ years with system specification, verification, or analysis.
Familiarity with MBSE and tools used to support requirements development and traceability.
Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written, and presentation skills.
Ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations, and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF).
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP).
Certifications in MBSE (OCSMP).
Certifications in Agile Development.
Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence.
Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and FAB‑T terminal programs.
Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients.
Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networks.
Work Environment
Location: On‑site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Basic Compensation El Segundo, CA = $140,000 – $170,000
Colorado Springs, CO = $130,000 – $160,000
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and the internal parity.
Additional 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 include sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
KBR Benefits KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits such as a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and a flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)/Directorate of Science and Technology (ST)/Office of Space and Counterspace (SCS) and their mission partners need scientific, engineering, and sustainment services to streamline the development, delivery, integration, and management of SCS’s portfolio of programs. By leveraging a Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach, this program consolidates and integrates DIA’s technical collection capabilities to optimize data flow, eliminate service overlaps, evolve with leading‑edge capabilities, and realize cost efficiencies, providing strategic informational advantages to the Government.
Key Responsibilities
Apply MBSE to support development of technical baselines.
Analyze system requirements that define the technical baseline and verify it.
Work with Government and contractor personnel to close gaps in the flow of customer requirements down through the system and component levels.
Lead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetings by creating briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes to resolve risks, requirement gaps, and action items.
Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts on enterprise capabilities and to cross‑stakeholder integration concerns.
Facilitate review of program documents by providing comments, compiling reviewer comments, and working with the contractor to adjudicate the comments.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert to assess technical issues and prepare briefings for DIA management.
Support management of risks, issues, and interdependencies, identify schedule disconnects and conflicts, develop action plans for resolution, and assist the Government in executing selected solutions.
Required Qualifications
Active DoD Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain an SCI (only a U.S. citizen can obtain).
BS degree in engineering.
10+ years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering.
10+ years with system specification, verification, or analysis.
Familiarity with MBSE and tools used to support requirements development and traceability.
Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written, and presentation skills.
Ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations, and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF).
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP).
Certifications in MBSE (OCSMP).
Certifications in Agile Development.
Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence.
Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and FAB‑T terminal programs.
Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients.
Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networks.
Work Environment
Location: On‑site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Basic Compensation El Segundo, CA = $140,000 – $170,000
Colorado Springs, CO = $130,000 – $160,000
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and the internal parity.
Additional 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 include sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
KBR Benefits KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits such as a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and a flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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