KBR Careers · 1 day ago
Systems Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKBR is a company that provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the intelligence and national security communities. The Systems Engineer will drive the technical baseline for the Laptop portfolio while collaborating with various teams to ensure effective communication and innovation in product development.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive and maintain the technical baseline for the Laptop portfolio
Maintain deep technical understanding of Windows and Linux products, including adjacent product lines
Guide current and future developments with focus on vulnerabilities, feasibility, and innovation
Collaborate with Technical Leads, Project Management, and development teams to create cohesive communication strategies
Translate complex technical concepts into clear messaging for diverse stakeholders
Review and comment on product plans and technical reviews
Serve as technical representative at boards, reviews, and with external stakeholders
Generate artifacts and documentation to capture technical baselines
Assist with research and testing efforts prior to formal testing activities
Interface with development teams to understand and quantify technical challenges
Identify product issues and vulnerabilities before realization in product
Guide concepts in the innovation pipeline through productization phase
Gain hands-on experience with portfolio products for troubleshooting and support
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Security Clearance: TS/SCI++
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Business IT, or related technical field; 10+ years of experience (additional 4 years may substitute for degree)
Experience with desktop OSs (Windows, Linux, macOS) in customer environments
Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize workload
Ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
Demonstrated experience coordinating and completing action items
Strong oral and written communication skills, including briefings and technical documentation
Ability to convey complex issues clearly to senior leadership
Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects independently
Understanding of project control gate processes
Experience with Agile development models/processes
Hands-on development experience on Windows, macOS, and/or Linux platforms
Strong understanding of low-level code across platforms
Ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders using text, graphics, or diagrams
Extensive experience with MS Office suite, including Visio, Visual Basic, and WSL
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Business IT, or related technical field
Strong stakeholder relationship management skills
Intelligence Community experience
Familiarity with operating system architecture and commercial messaging products
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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