KBR, Inc

Payload SME

KBR, Inc$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI Poly clearance is required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field
  • 10 years of relevant experience in DoD/IC or industry related to payload and space systems
  • Knowledge of mission payload engineering and manufacturing
  • Experience integrating satellite bus and payloads
  • 5 years of experience with Government acquisition initiatives
  • Strong communication skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Advise on technical design and mission solutions related to SIGINT payloads
  • Support design and analysis of SIGINT systems performance
  • Assist in developing system architectures and requirements
  • Conduct technical analysis of system solutions and limitations
  • Evaluate new antenna technologies and enhancements
  • Review and coordinate changes to system specifications
  • Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Professional training and development opportunities
Full Job Description

Title:

Payload SME

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.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated System Engineer to provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) support to a leading-edge SIGINT satellite systems program. The selected candidate will bring deep SIGINT payload expertise and apply systems engineering principles to highly classified programs while effectively communicating complex technical content to government leadership.

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

Required Qualifications:

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

  • Bachelor’s 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 accuracy—oral and written

  • Demonstrated attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and coordination skills

Desired:

  • Master’s Degree in a Technical Field

  • Small Satellite Development 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. 

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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