Associate Technical Professional Systems Engineer

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.

Job Title: Associate Technical Professional - Systems Engineering

Job Summary:

KBR is seeking an Associate Technical Professional - Systems Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs CO. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance is required which is something that only a US Citizen is eligible to obtain.

In this role you will support the modernization and sustainment of the Satellite Communications Network (SCN) a global network of ground sites that enable critical satellite communications capabilities for U.S. Government missions. This position supports engineering efforts associated with the development integration testing and deployment of system upgrades at sites located around the world.

This role is ideal for an early-career engineer interested in applying systems engineering principles to complex communications and space-related systems. The selected candidate will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams through the full system life-cycle including requirements development system integration verification testing implementation planning and field deployment activities.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development analysis and management of system requirements for communications and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Assist with system design activities and evaluation of subsystem interfaces to ensure successful integration across hardware software and network components.
• Participate in system integration verification validation and acceptance testing efforts.
• Develop and execute test procedures document results and support resolution of technical issues discovered during testing.
• Assist with implementation planning and deployment activities at operational SCN sites worldwide.
• Prepare technical documentation including engineering reports test plans interface documentation and presentation materials.
• Analyze technical data and system performance metrics to support engineering recommendations and decision-making.
• Coordinate with software network cybersecurity and hardware engineering teams to support project execution.
• Support technical reviews project meetings and customer engagements by providing status updates and engineering assessments.
• Travel to domestic and international locations to support system installation integration testing and commissioning activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles system integration processes and technical problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20-50% in support of field implementations and testing activities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
• Experience or coursework involving Software Defined Radios (SDRs).
• Knowledge of communications systems satellite communications or information systems.
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics and space-based system concepts.
• Basic programming experience (Python C/C Java or similar languages).
• Understanding of computer networking concepts and protocols.
• Exposure to cybersecurity principles and secure system design.
• Experience supporting laboratory testing system integration or engineering projects through academic internship or professional experience.
• Familiarity with requirements management test documentation and systems engineering lifecycle processes.

Work Environment:

• Location:Onsite
• Work Hours: Standard
• Travel requirements: Moderate 20-50%

Compensation:

• For Colorado only the salary range for this position is approximately $75000 - $85000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other 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.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre 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. Lets shape the future together.

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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.