Senior Space Systems Engineer

Title:

KBR is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) support to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) in Albuquerque New Mexico.

The selected candidate will advise Government program leadership on complex space system engineering activities including requirements development architecture and design trades technical analysis integration planning risk assessment and technical oversight of contractor performance schedule budget and deliverable quality.

This role supports rapid development and delivery of advanced space capabilities in a high-tempo classified mission environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support design interpretation and analysis of technical solutions for complex space system projects including mission payload cryptographic communications satellite ground and related subsystem interfaces.
• Lead or support technical programs projects and tasks that require systems engineering oversight technical coordination and integration across multiple partners and agencies.
• Develop refine and assess technical requirements interface needs design trades and engineering approaches from project inception through execution and delivery.
• Assess contractor plans and execution for risk to technical performance schedule budget quality and mission outcomes; provide fact-based recommendations to Government customers.
• Plan and perform engineering research design development technical studies trade analysis risk assessments and other engineering assignments in conformance with customer requirements and specifications.
• Evaluate program project and task deliverables to determine whether technical outputs meet applicable quality standards metrics mission objectives and intended warfighting purpose.
• Provide strategic advice technical guidance and subject matter expertise to program office personnel project staff and mission partners on systems engineering issues.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including operational units mission partners acquisition organizations and engineering communities to support delivery milestones and transition of systems into operational use.
• Prepare and support technical reviews briefings recommendations reports and decision materials for management and executive leadership.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly concisely and accurately in both oral and written form.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program objectives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility and willingness to undergo a polygraph is required to be considered for this position which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Bachelors degree in engineering applied science or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered only if permitted by contract requirements and approved by HR/Compensation.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant DoD/IC Government or industry experience in systems engineering space systems mission payloads satellite communications cryptographic systems or related advanced mission systems.
• Experience supporting development integration fielding or sustainment of complex satellite payload ground communications or cryptographic systems.
• Understanding of the space operational environment mission-user needs system performance criteria and mission constraints.
• Experience with technical requirements interface definition design trades Integrated Master Schedules technical risk management and contractor deliverable assessment.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition program development transition or rapid prototyping environments.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced classified mission-focused environment with minimal supervision.

Desired:

• Masters degree in engineering systems engineering engineering management or a related technical field.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree or Professional Engineering license.
• At least five years of experience in SAP SCI or other highly classified mission environments.
• Prior SETA support to a Government program office.
• Experience with rapid prototyping ACAT I/II acquisition programs integrated air/space/cyberspace capabilities or planning and executing space system test campaigns.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community organizations and operational mission partner interfaces.
• Experience developing deploying integrating or sustaining ground mission planning architecture or software.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Up to 30%
• Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

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. 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.

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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.

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