Engineering, Government and Policy, Information Technology
Job Description
System Engineer III
Title:
System Engineer III
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System Engineer III
Join us at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and help shape the future of Earth science data systems. As part of our mission-driven team, youll contribute to projects that make a global impact, supporting research, innovation, and technology that empower scientists and decision-makers worldwide.
Position Overview
KBR is seeking a Mid-Level System Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD, to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. This is a full-time, onsite role that requires regular inperson interaction with team members, scientists, and domestic and international mission partners. This team, in collaboration with NASA and the Landsat project, specializes in remote sensing and provides over fifty years of satellite imagery data to global users and science organizations.
Why You'll Love This Role
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.
Core Responsibilities
Candidates must have strong technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and teamwork emphasis. Candidates must also be able to integrate into a highly skilled software development team.
Lead design, development, and maintenance of scientific/engineering software systems, ensuring quality and compliance while meeting scope, schedule, and budget contstraints
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
Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with an established Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with Configuration Management (CM) processes
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
8+ 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 Design Life Cycle, configuration management, and quality assurance principles
Desired Skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
AWS Solutions Architect or similar certification
Agile software methodology experience
Experience with hybrid-cloud architectures and containerization
Knowledge of image processing, database management, and software development
Proficiency with tools such as DOORS, Jira, and Confluence
Ability to conduct trade studies for technology upgrades, cloud services, and software updates
Previous experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders, both domestic and international
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Threeyears 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.
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.
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 teams 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.
