Crypto SME

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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 a motivated and experienced Crypto SME to join our team in El Segundo CA.

KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. By applying to this position you are in consideration for KBR employment; however you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Forces (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) 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:

• Provide the technical leadership for the ESS Program Office in the deliveries of space and ground cryptographic units to support the Space and Ground segments
• Lead the trade for spacecraft cryptographic unit selection. Considerate about requirements interfaces environments and testing
• Ensure the technical design and interfaces development and deliveries for the space payload encryption units in terms of hardware and firmware
• Ensure the technical design and interfaces development and deliveries for the ground encryption units in terms of hardware and firmware
• Support all encryption unit successfully complete the required test program. Develop test documentations e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
• Ensure space cryptographic units survive space environments through qualification testing
• Provide supplementary PKMA (Protected Key Management Architecture) activities as necessary
• Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations contractors and FFRDC teammates

Work Environment:

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

Qualifications;

Required:

• An active TS/SCI is required for this position
• BS in technical field such as engineering mathematics physics or computer science
• 15 years experience with Crypto/PKMA or Masters degree and 12 years experience
• Military or DOD or IC space and ground experience required
• Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit subsystem or spacecraft levels
• Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable
• Approximately 20% travel within Southern California and Maryland

Basic Compensation:$192000 to $215000 in California

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 youreexcited 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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