Title:

Principal Systems Engineer

KBR is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team in Dallas, TX. The successful candidate will provide In-Service Engineering support, failure analysis, maintain-ability / repair-ability support and analysis, architecture design, implementation oversight, systems integration, verification and validation, interface management and general engineering and technical assessments to the Advanced Sensors Technologies (AST) Program Office (PO) for the Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS).

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supporting system activities, supporting development and refinement of system architectures to include requirements definition; tracking historical maintenance data for trend analysis
• Supporting conceptual design; investigating emerging technologies/concepts
• Providing technical support for contractual documentation; performing engineering studies to support program requirements
• Analyze current capabilities, identify shortfalls and propose improvements; evaluation of contract proposals for technical feasibility; risk analysis and mitigation
• Providing technical support to specification verification activities; coordination of root cause investigation; providing support for interface management and compliance; providing technical, cost, and schedule monitoring and assessment of AST efforts

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience is required. Additional experience accepted in lieu of BS/BA
• Experience with Minataur
• Demonstrated ability to work with integrated teams comprised of military, civilian, and contractor personnel
• Experience working in a DoD security environment. Work closely with engineering teams to evaluate, integrate, and deliver radar and sensor technologies
• Clearance: Top Secret/SSBI (CE) security clearance is required. Must have completed a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within the past six (6) years or currently enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating aircraft, airborne systems, or weapon systems
• Operational experience with DoD active-duty customers
• Experience with Advanced Sensor Technologies Program Office
• Experience in Mechanical Engineering

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 a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.