Systems engineer
Company websitekbr.com (KBR, opens in new tab)
Base salary $130,500 to $151,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chantilly, VA
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- LocationChantilly, VA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (43 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Title:
Systems engineerKBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to work on complex projects crucial to our national security objectives. They will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to assist the government in implementing and executing systems engineering processes to integrate mission systems into the operational baseline at a customer facility in Chantilly, Va.
Primary responsibilities:
· Advise and assist the government with the planning, engineering, integration, and O&M activities of mission systems.
· Analyze and document site system architecture and impacts associated with system updates/deliveries.
· Collaborates with Headquarters Directorates, site organizations, and mission partners to ensure understanding of project requirements and risks (cost, schedule, technical).
· Document, develop and deliver analysis, recommendations, plans, reports/briefings to the Government.
· Develop and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models of mission systems, integrating MBSE tools into a digital thread to connect siloed information systems.
· Leverage digital twin technologies and modeling and simulation tools to support early-stage risk reduction, operational rehearsal, and system performance verification.
· Support the development and integration of automated test solutions and continuous improvement in software design and architecture.
Qualifications Required:
· Must be a US Citizen.
· Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
· Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)* and Nine (9) years or more experience; or master’s in STEM field and seven (7) years or more experience.
· Knowledge of customer’s space and ground domain mission and technical capabilities.
· Systems engineering background; understanding of systems development life cycle from concept, requirements, engineering design, integration and test, deployment, maintenance, through decommissioning.
· Experience in requirements definition, system architectures, systems analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation, and verification.
· Polished communicator and proven collaborator; demonstrated ability to coordinate across all levels of government to ensure contracts effectively deliver required services and capabilities.
· Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics.
· Familiar with model-based systems engineering and digital engineering concepts and tools; Agile/DevSecOps development methodology, cloud technologies.
Desired:
· Experience in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling DoD or Intelligence Community projects or Programs.
· Experience in architecture management, baseline audit, and verification.
· Familiar with JIRA, Confluence.
· Proficiency in using modeling tools and software (e.g. Sparx Enterprise Architect, or Capella).
· Familiarity with modeling languages such as SysML or UAFML.
· Experience with cloud-based technologies and automation to optimize platform performance and reliability
Basic Compensation:
$130,500 - $151,000 USD annually This range is for VA area 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.
Source: KBR on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($130,500) is above 24% of the 522 Software Engineering roles in Virginia listed on this site. Their median floor is $159,000; the middle half runs from $131,300 to $179,400.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 5, 2026.
This listingSystems engineer$130,500 to $151,000
Systems Engineer - Collection and Mission Management (Mid)$130,500 to $150,800
Cloud Engineer$130K to $190K
Lead Systems Architect$132K to $198K
TACOM (WVA): Project Engineer (Contingency)$128,800 to $193,200
ILS2: Deployment Operations Manager (Contingency )$127,800 to $191,700
ISS Program Manager (Contingency Hire)$133,515 to $200,330
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Systems engineer (this listing) | $130,500 - $151,000 |
| Systems Engineer - Collection and Mission Management (Mid) | $130,500 - $150,800 |
| Cloud Engineer | $130K - $190K |
| Lead Systems Architect | $132K - $198K |
| TACOM (WVA): Project Engineer (Contingency) | $128,800 - $193,200 |
| ILS2: Deployment Operations Manager (Contingency ) | $127,800 - $191,700 |
| ISS Program Manager (Contingency Hire) | $133,515 - $200,330 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-06-26
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Chantilly, Virginia
$130,500 - $151,000 USD annually This range is for VA area only
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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