SETA Systems Engineer

Location: Chantilly, Virginia

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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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.

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.

We are seeking a Mid‑Level Systems Engineering SETA professionals to support a critical customer within the Intelligence Community. This role provides onsite advisory and analytical support to government leadership, with a blend of programmatic support and high‑impact technical systems engineering expertise.

The position is SETA support and requires the ability to operate comfortably in a fast‑paced, senior‑level stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general SETA support including incoming records management, meeting coordination, scheduling, and calendar management, drafting memos, point papers, and briefing materials
• Support senior government stakeholders with clear, concise documentation and coordination support
• Supporting the analysis and design of advanced intelligence systems
• Helping develop briefings and materials that explain system designs, risks, and dependencies
• Applying knowledge of AI‑enabled technologies to improve system concepts and solutions
• Supporting software development efforts using modern, Agile approaches
• Reviewing technical and acquisition documentation to ensure alignment with Intelligence Community.
• Analyzing and developing materials (briefings, point papers, spreadsheets) used by senior leaders to make decisions

This is a collaborative, on‑site advisory role where you’ll work closely with technical experts and government leadership on complex, mission‑critical challenges.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree and 5-8 year’s experience
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• Experience providing SETA support within the Intelligence Community
• Strong background in systems engineering for complex technical systems
• Experience with space systems (SIGINT, GEOINT, Commercial)
• Working knowledge of AI system architectures, IC acquisition policies, or Software development lifecycles
• Proven ability to produce clear, concise, senior‑level documentation

Desired Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree and 8-11 year’s experience
• Experience working with model-based systems engineering 
• Experience with AI Systems Architecture
• Experience with the IC Acquisition Lifecycle
• Familiarity with Agile development in government environments
• Prior experience supporting senior IC leadership
• Strong analytical and briefing skills

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.

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.