System Engineer III
KBR, Inc
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
About
Join us at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and help shape the future of Earth science data systems. This full‑time onsite role in Sioux Falls, SD supports the USGS EROS Center in collaboration with NASA and the Landsat project. Position Overview
As a Senior‑Level System Engineer you will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure that mission‑critical systems meet stringent reliability and security standards. Your work will shape the future of Earth observation technologies and have a global impact. Core Responsibilities
Define and document system requirements, operational concepts, and integration/test plans. Define interface requirements, develop interface control documents, and establish integration/test plans. Develop and execute test plans; perform integration, system, and acceptance testing. Perform detailed verification and validation of the integrated ground system. Provide leadership and guidance on engineering aspects of the development and integration of multiple systems through system analysis, design, integration, and decision analysis. Provide support on technical and engineering matters, leading or participating in trade studies, simulations, and modeling. Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with the 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 Systems Engineering and Project Life Cycle, configuration management, and quality assurance principles. Experience with Agile system and software methodology. Knowledge of basic ground system operations including mission operations, radio‑frequency communications, image processing, data routing, and anomaly investigations. Proficiency with tools such as DOORS, SharePoint, and JIRA. Ability to conduct trade studies for technology upgrades, cloud services, system modeling, 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 United States 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. Benefits
401(k) plan with company match. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off. Flexible work schedule. Professional training and development support. Equal Opportunity Statement
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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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- English
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