KBR, Inc

Systems Engineer Project Lead - EW/PNT

KBR, Inc$130K — $159K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering and testing
  • Strong understanding of EW and/or PNT systems
  • Experience leading laboratory or field testing activities
  • Proven ability to integrate complex multi-component systems
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of War security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of EW and PNT hardware, software, and testing environments
  • Own system requirements, interfaces, and verification methods
  • Plan and lead laboratory, HIL/SIL, and field test campaigns
  • Assess system performance and risks under relevant operational conditions
  • Design and execute realistic simulations for testing and evaluation
  • Support system architecture development and technical decision-making
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers

Benefits

  • A culture centered around safety and well-being
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Access to advanced technology and R&D projects
Full Job Description
Title:
Systems Engineer Project Lead - EW/PNT

KBR is seeking a Senior PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Systems Engineer to lead integration, test, and evaluation of PNT systems operating in various environments. This role supports laboratory, simulation, and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoW programs. This position requires deep experience in systems engineering and PNT fundamentals (or related experience in the EW domain), with the ability to own system integration efforts, guide technical execution, and assess system performance across hardware, software, and test domains. The engineer will work closely with software engineers and hardware teams to mature PNT capabilities from concept through evaluation.
  • Lead integration of EW and PNT hardware, software, and test environments
  • Own system requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies for EW and PNT systems
  • Plan and lead laboratory, HIL/SIL, and field test campaigns
  • Assess system performance, limitations, and risks under operationally relevant conditions
  • Design and execute realistic simulations for testing, analysis, training, and evaluation purposes within the cyber and EW domains.
  • Ensure alignment between algorithm behavior, hardware constraints, and system requirements
  • Support system architecture development, trade studies, and technical decision-making
  • Establish and maintain strong customer relationships, understanding their unique requirements and providing tailored solutions.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and journeyman engineers
  • Document system architectures, test results, and assessments to support technical reviews and customer deliverables

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, integration, and test of technical systems
  • Strong understanding of EW and/or PNT systems, architectures, and performance drivers
  • Experience leading laboratory and/or field-based test activities
  • Experience integrating complex multi component systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoW security clearance


Desired Qualifications:
  • Advanced experience supporting GNSS, navigation, and/or timing system integration
  • Experience with contested, degraded, or denied PNT and/or EW environments
  • Familiarity with digital engineering and/or model based systems engineering approaches Experience supporting DoW programs, laboratory R&D, and/or operational prototyping efforts
  • Active U.S. DoD security clearance


Basic Compensation: $130,000 - $159,000 (For Maryland 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.

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ

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