Payload SME

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements:May require travel up to 20% of time within the continental United States

• Working Hours: Standard

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise Government program management on technical design production trade space and mission solutions related to SIGINT payloads

• Support design interpretation and analysis of payload performance for complex SIGINT systems

• Assist in the development of system architectures requirements and design trades including cost schedule and technical impacts

• Conduct technical analysis of system solutions limitations and performance capabilities

• Evaluate feasibility of new antenna technologies and enhancements

• Review and coordinate changes to specifications interface control documents (ICDs) and system-level requirements for payload and antenna integration

• Identify program risks and develop/evaluate mitigation and burn-down strategies

• Review antenna manufacturing specifications to ensure completeness and accuracy

• Perform antenna modeling and performance prediction analysis

• Participate in payload and antenna design reviews and program management reviews; assess design maturity and provide recommendations to Government stakeholders

• Interface with prime contractors subcontractors and Government organizations to validate system design testing performance and delivery

• Provide risk assessments related to performance schedule and budget impacts from contractor activities

• Evaluate program deliverables to ensure quality completeness and alignment with mission objectives

• Provide strategic technical guidance and support to program leadership including recommendations and data analysis

• Conduct detailed analysis to identify areas for performance improvement and optimization

• Support proposal reviews and assist in development of acquisition strategies and processes

• Perform programmatic analysis to inform strategic decision-making

• Support contract performance management including CDRL reviews program reviews and quality assurance activities

• Develop and deliver program briefings and advocacy materials to IC and DoD stakeholders

• Maintain strong working relationships across the enterprise including the Maryland Customer and DNI stakeholders

Basic Compensation:

$160000 - $205000 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Required Qualifications:

• Current TS/SCI Poly clearance is required for this position

• Bachelors Degree in a Technical Field

• 10 years DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience related to payload and space systems components; Experience in the development and characterizing SIGINT payloads and SIGINT space systems

• Knowledge of mission payload engineering development and manufacturing

• Experience with integrating satellite bus and payloads

• Ability to perform System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office

• 5 years of experience specifically related to Government acquisition initiatives

• Experience with Intelligence IC policies and procedures and fluency with IC organizations

• Ability to work effectively in a high-paced environment on a team and as an individual

• Ability to communicate clearly concisely and with technical accuracyoral and written

• Demonstrated attention to detail

• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Desired:

• Masters Degree in a Technical Field

• Small Satellite Development experience

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.

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 teams 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.