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KBR

Digital Modeling Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Title: Digital Modeling Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the ...

KBR, Inc.

Digital Modeling Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Title: Digital Modeling Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the ...

HDR

Digital Delivery Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

Manage the digital model environment and deliverables for an entire project * Have an advanced understanding of how all disciplines interact and how construction documents are produced * Work ...

HDR

Digital Delivery Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

Manage the digital model environment and deliverables for an entire project * Have an advanced understanding of how all disciplines interact and how construction documents are produced * Work ...

Hatzel & Buehler Inc

Associate Modeler

Beltsville, MD · On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Computer proficiency: comfortable working in a digital, cloud-based environment Key Responsibilities Modeling & Production * Execute basic modeling tasks assigned by the Lead Modeler or Support ...

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Hatzel & Buehler, Inc.

Associate Modeler

Beltsville, MD · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Computer proficiency: comfortable working in a digital, cloud-based environment Key Responsibilities Modeling & Production * Execute basic modeling tasks assigned by the Lead Modeler or Support ...

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3B Staffing LLC

Senior Data Modeler

Mclean, VA · Hybrid

$58 - $63/hr

Senior Data Modeler Freddie Mac Location: Role is on-site at McLean VA office 5 days/week local ... Working in collaboration with our digital team and industry domain practices, we advise clients ...

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3B Staffing LLC

Senior Data Modeler

Mclean, VA · Hybrid

$58 - $63/hr

Senior Data Modeler Freddie Mac Location: Role is on-site at McLean VA office 5 days/week local ... Working in collaboration with our digital team and industry domain practices, we advise clients ...

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Digital Installation Group LLC

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BIM Manager

Manassas, VA · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

Create and optimize models for telecommunications duct banks, electrical duct banks, manholes, vaults, pull boxes, and related underground infrastructure. * Generate machine control files and digital ...

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Digital Installation Group LLC

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BIM Manager

Manassas, VA · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

Create and optimize models for telecommunications duct banks, electrical duct banks, manholes, vaults, pull boxes, and related underground infrastructure. * Generate machine control files and digital ...

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Peraton

Digital Architecture & Modeling Engineer

Herndon, VA · Hybrid

$57.25 - $76.50/hr

The Digital Architecture & Modeling Engineer will develop and maintain the Digital NAS Architecture (DNA)-an authoritative, model-based representation of the NAS that connects mission needs ...

Peraton

Digital Architecture & Modeling Engineer

Herndon, VA · Hybrid

$57.25 - $76.50/hr

The Digital Architecture & Modeling Engineer will develop and maintain the Digital NAS Architecture (DNA)-an authoritative, model-based representation of the NAS that connects mission needs ...

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Digital Modeling Engineer

KBR

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Title:

Digital Modeling Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

KBR is seeking a Senior Digital Modeling Engineer to support Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts for an Intelligence Community Space customer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Developer for descriptive MBSE models supporting Enterprise/System of Systems (SOS) Architectures
  • Integrate multiple stakeholders across an enterprise-level federated modeling workspace for Mission Engineering and Architecture development
  • Perform analysis of alternative evaluations of mission/SoS architectures using Digital Engineering techniques
  • Usage of common modeling patterns and approaches to support architecture designs

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site

  • Travel Requirements: Minimal

  • Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

  • Clearance: Top Secret SCI with Polygraph
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience: Systems Engineering experience with MBSE applications and technology
  • Requirements: Background in, and an understanding of development of enterprise level requirements, architectures, CONOPS and other systems engineering artifacts for the IC/DoD
  • Knowledge: Exemplary knowledge of the System Modeling Language (SysML) and Unified Architecture Framework Profile (UAFP)
  • Certifications: OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Professional certification level 2 or higher; or demonstrated commensurate level of knowledge
  • Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage senior stakeholders


Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience: Experience with executable MBSE models
  • Code: Skilled in object-oriented code development
  • Analysis: Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) experience

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.

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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

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Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998

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