Digital Engineering Transformation Division Lead Engineer

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Digital Engineering Transformation Division Lead 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.

KBR is seeking a self-driven Digital Transformation Division Lead who will join KBR on an exciting journey of professional thrill and personal growth as the Team pursues and steps up to strategic Customer Enterprise-level challenges! This effort is in direct support of a US Space Industry Prime Partner in the Dulles area requiring a TS/SCI with Poly.

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:

• The Digital Transformation Division Lead (DTDL) will lead efforts to transform how the organization performs systems engineering.

• This includes investigations for how to leverage Digital Engineering (DE) tools and methodologies to drive improvements to include recommending tooling updates, updates to processes, and any other recommendations that may enable the customer organization to leverage the efficiencies DE may offer.

• The duties and responsibilities require creativity, judgment in solving and analyzing complex problems, and an understanding of program objectives and requirements.

• The DTDL will lead projects to include the technical direction of teammates; will work autonomously with the customer(s); will define and scope technical/engineering projects and will mentor teammates.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal

• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• An active TS/SCI with Poly is required to be considered for this position.

• 13+ years of experience.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in technical or related field.

• This role requires progressively responsible experience within the IC community and/or an equivalent level of knowledge and performance.

• Requires a fundamental understanding of most, if not all, Systems Engineering Processes, and a desire to learn more about these areas

• Requires experience with applying a diversified knowledge of technical principles and analytical techniques for the purpose of developing new or improved solutions

• Requires creativity and judgment in solving and analyzing complex problems, and an understanding program objectives and requirements.

• Proven ability to manage a project.

• Well organized and able to meet deadlines.

• Able to forecast efforts for completion of a project.

• Able to measure results and assess quality of work.

• Experience with systems processes.

• Experience in defining requirements and interfaces.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Exceptional communication and active listening skills and the ability to make system-wide connections.

• Creativity and technical instinct in order to find the best way to solve a problem while appreciating the risks and implications.

• Shows initiative by learning new technologies.

• Ability to work with a number of different stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

• MS in STEM

• Experience in engineering and/or acquisition of Intelligence Community (IC) and/or DoD spacecraft systems.

• Knowledgeable in aerospace systems, spacecraft subsystems design, or mission operations.

• Experience with USG Satellite Systems and Activities.

• Knowledge of IC and/or DoD acquisition roles, processes, and/or program management.

• Object Management Group SysML certification Level 2 or higher.

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.