Junior Systems Engineer

About the role

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide, employing approximately 37,000 people in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR works with customers to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance for consistent delivery. Trinzic, the future independent company from the planned spin‑off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business (expected January 2027), will launch with more than 18,000 employees supporting global customers. Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic without needing to reapply. The position is based in Beavercreek, Ohio; no relocation assistance is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of system requirements, interfaces, and test plans
• Support laboratory setup, configuration, and execution of PNT experiments and evaluations
• Support integration of hardware, software, and test infrastructure
• Assist with hardware- and software-in-the-loop test activities
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to support system assessment and algorithm evaluation
• Support coordination between software, hardware, and test teams
• Document system configurations, test procedures, and results to support technical reviews and deliverables
• Participate in team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, improvements, and more

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
• 0–2 years of engineering experience
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and system integration concepts
• Ability to work in laboratory or test environments supporting integrated systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Academic or project experience supporting system integration, testing, or evaluation
• Exposure to PNT or other laboratory environments or test campaigns
• Familiarity with basic modeling, simulation, or data analysis tools
• Experience supporting DoD-related research or prototyping efforts

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development for career advancement

Pay

Basic compensation: $80,000 – $100,000 (for Beavercreek, OH only). The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms