Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration 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.

KBR is seeking aSenior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in El Segundo CA. Due to security requirements work is required to be on-site in a secure facility.

You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The Systems Integration Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members contractors government civilians and members of the US Space Force. The Systems Integration Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion resolve and identify risk requirement gaps developing briefings writing and tracking action items and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering Integration and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Forces Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Forces acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems providing global secure survivable and protected communications for our nations warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead ground systems engineering and integration activities to develop define and implement ESS ground architectures technical approaches and engineering processes required to integrate satellite communication systems segments (Ground Space Crypto and Terminals) subsystems elements and components; establish maintain and control the technical baseline across multiple stakeholders and programs.
• Perform analysis of the systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline
• Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (e.g. MBSE Digital Twins digital threads and analytical models) to develop ground architectures evaluate technical performance support integration planning and verify system behavior throughout the lifecycle.
• Work with Government and contractor engineering teams to analyze resolve and document technical gaps requirements discrepancies interface issues and architecture trades; support major requirements reviews architecture reviews design reviews and other technical forums.
• Lead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetingsby developing briefings leading discussion and writing minutesto address/resolve risks issues and action items
• Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts to enterprise capabilities and to cross-stakeholder integration concerns
• Conduct trade studies engineering analyses and technical assessments to develop and evaluate alternative solutions for complex integration and architecture challenges; assess technical cost schedule and performance impacts of recommended solutions.
• Facilitate technical reviews of program documentation including requirements specifications interface control documents (ICDs) verification artifacts engineering analyses and design products; provide technical comments and adjudicate resolutions with stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assess technical issues and to prepare briefings to U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders; provide courses of actions to support Government decisions
• Support management of risks issues interdependencies identifying schedule disconnects and conflicts developing action plans for resolution and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions

Work Environment:

• Location:On-site
• Travel Requirements:Minimal
• Working Hours:Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Bachelors degree in systems engineering aerospace engineering electrical engineering computer engineering physics mathematics or a related technical discipline.
• 15 years experience in systems engineering integration or architecture development for complex aerospace defense or space systems.
• Experience with MILSATCOM such as AEHF PTS EPS WGS and FAB-T terminal programs
• Experience working with military and DoD civilians
• Demonstrated experience integrating Space and Ground segments within national security space military satellite communications or related space programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word Excel Powerpoint)
• Due to security requirements work is required to be on-site in a secure facility

Desired:

• TS/SCI (or eligible) clearance
• MS degree in technical field (such as engineering mathematics physics or computer science) or Space Systems
• Experience with mission planning COMSEC/TRANSEC or key management
• Demonstrated strong Systems Engineering and Technical Leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)
• INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification or equivalent systems engineering credentials

Basic Compensation:$183000-$228000 in El Segundo CA

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

Ready to Make a DifferenceIf 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.

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.

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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.