KBR, Inc

Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Engineer

KBR, Inc$183K — $228K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance required, with capability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field
  • 15+ years of experience in systems engineering or integration
  • Familiarity with Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) programs
  • Experience collaborating with military and DoD personnel
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead ground systems engineering and integration activities for ESS architectures
  • Perform system requirement analysis and verification
  • Apply Digital Engineering methods, including modeling strategies
  • Collaborate with Government and contractor teams to resolve technical issues
  • Facilitate working group meetings to address risks and action items
  • Assess impacts of proposed changes on technical baselines
  • Conduct trade studies and engineering analyses to find alternative solutions

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedule
  • Opportunities for professional training and career advancement
Full Job Description

Title:

Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Engineer

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 Force27s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force27s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation27s 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.

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 meetings2D2Dby developing briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes2D2Dto 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
  • Bachelor's 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:$183,000-$228,000 in El Segundo, CA

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate27s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference?If you27re 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.

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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