Space Domain Awareness SDA Software Integration EngineerArchitect

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KBR is seeking has an opportunity as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Software Integration Engineer/Architect supporting the US Space Force Space Systems Command Global Mission Data Dominance Branch (USSF SSC/BCTD) in Colorado Springs CO. The Global Mission Dominance Branch executes activities in support of the alignment of key space data initiatives. The portfolio includes data as service and data platform initiatives to meet evolving Space Domain Awareness (SDA) user data needs and objectives. The mission includes the of system acquisition modernization and sustainment for ground and spacebased SDA sensors and command and control (C2 systems including the evolution of legacy architectures supporting communication systems and data systems.

The branch supports SSCs data warehouse data federation and cloud architecture initiatives. The Unified Data Library (UDL) is the foundational source to access and manage SDA data supporting USSF operational systems. The UDL supports the mission by ingesting processing and distributing data.

As an SDA Software Integration Engineer/Architect you will report directly to the Government Program Manager and provide Advisory and Assistance Services support in all areas of system engineering and integration of the UDL weapon system components to include web interfaces data warehouses for structures and unstructured data data access and security systems ETLs CrossDomain Solutions data catalogs interfaces with data networks and buses using secure cloud based technologies and services. The UDL is the foundational source to access and manage SDA data supporting USSF operational systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in subsystem design analysis and integrate with the overall UDL weapon system leveraging cloud services.
• Define and review system specifications input/output process and API compatibility; conduct data analysis and integration of disparate systems ensuring high quality and optimum performance of data integration systems for increasing data availability resiliency and scalability.
• Assist in the RMF process of the UDL.
• Work closely with analysts and business users to convert specifications into technical designs.
• Assist in the design and development of integration flows using an array of different platforms APIs data warehouses protocols and data formats.
• Oversee the testing of UDL weapons system component integration efforts using DevSecOps processes and technologies.
• Work with heads of various UDL weapons system component software development teams on the design of upcoming software releases.
• Create professional technical documentation and present for internal and external use.
• Oversee multiple contractors to ensure integration of the individual components is planned conducted and coordinated.
• Interface with various external/internal customers such as product managers and lead testers to gather and define functional specifications for software development.
• Apply Program Management knowledge and experience to advise the Government Program Management Office.
• Support the resolution of project issues and deficiencies with integration contractor and UDL component contractors; Assist the Government to manage prime contractor performance as directed by the Government Program Manager.
• Review and provide comments/input to the development of interface control documents (ICDs) and other system specifications ensuring that technical and support requirements and strategies are addressed between the UDL weapon system components.
• Develop and execute integrated risk reduction recommendations and mitigations.
• Support the resolution of project issues and deficiencies with prime and support contractors; assist the Government to manage prime contractor performance as directed by the Government Program Manager.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Government Contract Legal Finance and Program teams.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with SDA stakeholders including the Space Security Defense Program (SSDP) Consolidated Space Operations Center (CSpOC) National Space Defense Center (NSDC) Distributed Space Command and Control (DSC2)Dahlgren United States Air Force (USAF) Air Force Research Labs (AFRL) SDA US Space Force (USSF) DoD Service Organizations National Partners International Partners COCOMs and intelligence organizations.
• Participate in Agile and/or SAFe processes and ceremonies.
• Support stakeholder engagement on matters affecting program .
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government direction.
• Other duties as required/requested by the Government within the constraints of the contract.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active Secret clearance which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Bachelors degree in Business Systems Engineering Engineering Management Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field
• Years of Experience: 12 or more years of relevant experience with 8 or more years in a Software Development/Software Engineering or Systems Engineering or Test Engineering role supporting similar Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency Intelligence Community or Commercial Space Surveillance systems OR Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Physics (optics) Engineering Management or a related discipline with 8 or more years of relevant experience with 4 or more years in a Software Development/Software Engineering Systems Engineering or Test Engineering role supporting similar Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency Intelligence Community or Commercial Space Surveillance systems
• Knowledge of and/or experience selecting and defining software architectures including classical datadriven monolithic servicebased object oriented and cloudbased architectures.
• In depth knowledge of and experience with Agile Systems implementation.
• In depth knowledge of Confluence and JIRA tools (Atlassian Tools).
• Knowledge of operational DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) data formats standards policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of crossdomain solution technical implementation.
• Knowledge of data access protection and cybersecurity activities relative to data platforms.
• Knowledge of data ingest storage and retrieval techniques/methodologies using modern software patterns.
• Knowledge of a variety of software languages; Java experience desired
• Knowledge of and/or experience implementing processes and methodologies including requirements definition and decomposition design implementation testing and fielding software and modifications employing waterfall agile DevOps and SecDevOps processes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity activities relative to data platforms a plus.
• Fundamental knowledge of data lake architectures in cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
• Able to brief and interact comfortably and professionally with senior leadership.
• Ability to communicate clearly concisely and with technical accuracy both orally and in writing as well as work in a professional manner with peers management contractors academia and other agencies.

Desired:

• Active TS/SCI agreeable to polygraph which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Strong technical awareness of SDA data systems networks interfaces architectures and data flows.
• Demonstrated experience successfully executing major projects providing expert advice to colleagues and presenting innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods.
• Understanding of and experience with government financial management processes and systems as well as experience with schedules and tasks across the program or project management spectrum.
• Knowledge of machine learning or AI techniques.
• Knowledge and experience with using MBSE tools to develop architectures and DoDAF diagrams.

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite/Hybrid
  • Onsite Work is performed at 2 N. Cascade Peterson Space Force Base Schriever Space Force Base and other locations in Colorado Springs as required.
  • Hybrid allowing 12 days per week of telework at the discretion of the Government
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25 to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction.
• Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

$130000 $140000

This range is for Colorado only.

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

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides highend 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 countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

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• 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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