(MBSE) Model- Based Systems Engineer

Title:

(MBSE) Model- Based Systems Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking a Modeling Based Systems Engineer will primarily support RETS. Working independently, or as part of a diverse multi-disciplined team, the candidate will:

• Provide impartial assessments of programs approaching key decision points as well as prime Contractor technical and operational issues.
• Review and provide recommendations on existing and proposed Space Force acquisition and capability area policies and implementation.
• Review and evaluate the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect Space Force acquisition programs and capability areas.
• Develop and maintain an integrated baseline to capture the architecture, performance, utility, costs, and milestones associated with programs (operational, in development, and future).
• Analyze system level and system-of-systems level requirements, needs, and capabilities.
• Explore opportunities for integration, as well as for migrating into the NSS enterprise new and emerging technologies, concepts, research, and development efforts from DoD, IC, civil, and commercial sources.
• Identify integration opportunities across the NSS enterprise including the integration of space with non-space (cyber, terrestrial, maritime, and air) capabilities.
• Collaborate with external systems engineering organizations.
• Provide technical and acquisition support to communicate critical information, such as senior leader decision forums, annual planning guidance, and the results of periodic portfolio reviews to support decisions affecting future space and space-related systems and capabilities.
• Provide the required expertise in planning, programming, budget, and execution to ensure SAF/SQ’s program and budget submissions correlate with existing plans, policy, guidance, and architectural decisions. 
• Support the assessment of the DoD program/budget submissions to develop Space Program Assessments and evaluate service POM compliance with policy intent. 
• Provide assessments to SAF/SQ and advise the Three-Star Programmer’s Review and Defense Management Action Group (DMAG) on 
• Assist the SAF/SQ in assessing NSS programs for capability gaps and overlaps and formulating recommendations to support NSS decision makers.
• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties listed above.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• 8+ years of related professional experience.

• 5+ years of experience in mission engineering, systems engineering, or operational analysis in support of defense or military areas.

• 5+ years of experience developing or analyzing operational and mission-level architectures (mission threads), kill chains/kill webs, CONOPs, or system-of-systems (SoS) architectures for defense or military areas.

• 3+ years of experience with mission or system functional decomposition, system-of-systems analysis, or capability gap assessment/analysis.

• 3+ years of experience with model-based engineering approaches, DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), or other architecture modeling standards.

• 3+ years of experience with model-based engineering and architecture tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Innoslate, or similar tools. Understanding of frameworks such as Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), and languages such as Unified Modeling Language (UML) and System Modeling Language (SysML).

• Use strong verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment; present and explain technical information to colleagues, management, or sponsors.

• Must have an understanding of system interface requirements and requirements management.

• Knowledge or recent experience integrating systems processes and/or software development methodologies, planning, designing, and analyzing functional system processes - either hardware or software-based systems.

• Demonstrated ability to devise solutions for complex problems that require in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors

• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary project team that may include intel analysts, engineers, scientists, designers, and technicians.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong briefing and presentation skills.

• Active Top-Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related discipline.

Desired:

•  Understanding of multi-segmented system architecture utilizing tools such as MagicDraw, IBM Rational Rhapsody, Sparx Enterprise Architecture (EA), or Cameo EA Suite.

• Proficient using systems engineering modeling tools (e.g., CORE, Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or MapleMBSE) to support system requirements, design, analysis, verification & validation, and continuing throughout development and later life-cycle phases.

• OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder Fundamental, OMG UAF Model User, Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), and/or other relevant UAF and SysML certifications or Graduate Certificates.

• Programming or scripting expertise: Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, etc., for automation and model integration.

• Understanding of configuration control and database management.

• Experience conducting nodal analysis on architectures developed in Cameo.

• Experience and a demonstrated record of success in developing and implementing innovative solutions for a diverse range of highly complex multi-disciplinary problems and devising corrective actions where necessary.

• Masters Degree

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of 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 be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.

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.