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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.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award
KBR is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as an AI/ML Systems Engineer. If you have a passion for systems engineering and the integration of new technologies such as AI/ML, this is the perfect opportunity to apply your expertise and contribute to impactful projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and apply systems engineering products and analyses to support requirement development, acquisition, deployment, and sustainment of AI/ML capabilities.
- Develop AI/ML concept plans, including requirements and conceptual planning.
- Assist in the design and development of AI algorithms.
- Develop and maintain a Machine Learning (ML) pipeline to collect, tag, and analyze data, and train algorithms to improve maturity and accuracy.
- Lead and manage multifunctional teams, ensuring the successful integration of complex systems
- Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical support staff
- Conduct technology trade studies to research, analyze, and evaluate various options, documenting results to determine the best value solution for specific problems
- Perform engineering investigations of considerable complexity to resolve technical issues
- Review literature, patents, and current practices to inform solutions for assigned projects
- Oversee the completion and implementation of system enhancements, recommending technical corrections and improvements to management
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
- Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively complex systems design, acquisition, and test experience
- TS/SCI with willingness to sit for a Poly
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in systems or electrical engineering preferred.
- Systems Engineering certification from INCOSE or DAWIA preferred.
- 10 years of experience in AI/ML preferred.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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