National Security Solutions (NSS) Systems Engineering Internship

Location: Chantilly, Virginia

Time Type: Part time

Job Description

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Who We Are

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.  KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

The Mission Ahead

This role is with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. division.  At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.

Why Join KBR?

• Mentorship from experienced subject matter experts
• Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Networking opportunities with other technologists and executives
• Competitive pay and great company culture

What You’ll Do

KBR is looking for highly motivated rising Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students seeking science, engineering and software development opportunities that provide challenging and meaningful work experience to be a part of our 2025 Intern class. 

KBR is recruiting full-time Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Interns for the summer term. MBSE is the formalized application of modeling to support system requirements, design, analysis, verification and validation. At KBR, Model-Based Systems Engineers support government customers in engineering design, acquisitions, and education and training. MBSE interns at KBR will implement MBSE using the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), the most widespread language for systems modeling.

As a National Security Solutions Intern, you will:

• Explore Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches for defense applications
• Develop curriculum to train engineers in systems theory and MBSE
• Gain a wide breadth of experience in SysML modeling to support MBSE education

Selected interns for this paid opportunity will be provided with the opportunity to mentor with experienced professionals, gain experience and establish a name for themselves in this high demand career field. 

Anticipated Skill Set:

• Full-time rising junior, senior, or graduate student working toward an engineering degree, ABET-accredited preferred
• Must work well in both a team environment and independently
• Must have excellent computer skills
• Must have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement
• Self-motivated; takes ownership of projects and issues, and following issues through to resolution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Major field of study: Systems and Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Scheduled Weekly Hours:  

• Average 40 hours per week.

Requirements:

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.

Basic Compensation:

$19.00 - $31.00 per hour (This range is for the Colorado area 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. 

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.