System Engineer III

KBR Inc

Sioux Falls, SD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Background Investigation, Budgeting, Change Order Management, Cloud Architecture, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Conduct Studies, Configuration Management, Cost Control, Customer/Client Research, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Earth Sciences, Engineering Management, Engineering Software, Government, Government Contracts, Government Requirements, Hybrid Cloud, Image Processing, Integration Testing, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, National Agency Clearance, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Quality Assurance, Requirements Management, Schedule Development, Science Software, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Evaluation, Software as a Service (SaaS), System Integration (SI), System Operations, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Trade Studies, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Sioux Falls, SD
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title:

System Engineer III

BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.

Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

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, you'll 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 in‑person 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

  • Bachelor's 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

Three years 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.

Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits

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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.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en