Senior Systems Engineer job opportunity at KBR.



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KBR Senior Systems Engineer
Experience: 15-years
Pattern: full-time
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degreeMaster's (M.A.)
loacation Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Of America
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Title: Senior Systems Engineer BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR. Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. About Us At KBR, we solve the world’s most critical challenges through science and technology. Supporting the USGS EROS Center, our team builds systems that allow researchers to search and analyze decades of Earth observation data. We are driven by: Innovation: Creating modern tools to support the mission of global environmental monitoring. Collaboration: Working alongside the USGS to ensure data accessibility. Excellence: Delivering high-quality engineering in every mission. Why You'll Love This Role As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure mission-critical systems meet stringent reliability and security standards. Your work will shape the future of Earth observation technologies and have global impact. Responsibilities Lead design, development, and maintenance of scientific data discovery and delivery engineering software systems, ensuring quality and compliance while meeting scope, schedule, and budget constraints 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 Lead effort to maintain long-term development roadmap and short-term backlog. Recommend SDLC and corresponding template changes for optimal performance and quality. Recommend and lead efforts to enhance performance, quality and cost controls across systems. Qualifications Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field 15 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 Development Life Cycle, configuration management, Automated testing and thorough testing/validation concepts. Experience with hybrid IT environments, including Kubernetes, Linux, Docker, and enterprise storage systems (VSM, NetApp). Familiarity with AWS Cloud platform. Desired Skills Certified Scrum Master (CSM) 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 Jira, and Confluence Ability to conduct trade studies for technology upgrades, cloud services, and software updates Website development experience. Knowledge of earth observation data and current systems in existence to explore it. Familiarity with USGS Earth Explorer, GloVis, Bulk Download and Machine to Machine tools would be an added bonus. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 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 Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements. KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above. 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. KBR Benefits​ 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.​ Click here to learn more:  KBR Benefits #LI-EM2 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.

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