Sr. Control Systems Engineer

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Sr Control Systems Engineer

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: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• 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 successfully getting mission capability on orbit and shaping the future of space reconnaissance.

Program Overview:

KBRs ASTRO (Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization) contract to provide mission equipment operations maintenance and upgrades to the USSFs AMOS site in Maui Hawaii. The AMOS site plays a vital role in national security by monitoring man-made objects in space and continuously developing next-generation capabilities to keep pace with the expanding space domain. This presents an incredible opportunity to push the boundaries of space and telescope technologies.

Position Overview:

KBR is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to design develop and implement control systems for telescope systems and subsystems including mounts sensors and automated processing and control. Designs and implements software and hardware control systems to control and monitor sensors telescopes and mechanical equipment. Works within a flexible Agile process to provide end-to-end solutions to automate collection processing and dissemination of sensor data. Develops solutions to monitor system health and status and automate routine HW and SW functions and data analysis. Support the Government customers goals of enhancing security scalability and operational efficiency. Creates and implements high-quality efficient and fully operational SW controls of HW. Designs supports and performs testing/debugging of integrated HW/SW systems to maintain high operational uptime and meet functional requirements and user needs. Proficient in SW control of HW and a deep understanding of complex systems.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Design and develop control systems and strategies to control mission systems including mounts sensors and ancillary equipment
• Conduct integrated system testing and debugging to ensure functionality and reliability
• Evaluate and analyze systems to identify performance defects and areas of improvement
• Develop strategies to maintain and modernize HW/SW to provide high reliability and minimize system downtime
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to meet system performance and reliability goals
• Provide technical support for system installation maintenance diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify and correct issues in real-time
• Conduct system simulations and testing to ensure functionality and performance
• Develop specifications and detailed documentation for system design component level-specifications and interface controls
• Develop system maintenance and troubleshooting documentation
• Programming and configuring electronic mechanical and optical systems
• Provide training and technical support to maintenance staff and users
• Keep up-to-date with the latest technology trends
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of control systems and practices

Duties include monitoring AMOS Government staff and Stakeholder mission needs documenting requirements and assisting with development of plans to meet those needs including support to integrate new equipment sensors or conduct off-nominal operations. This engineer takes a holistic approach to developing solutions working with Engineering Operations and Maintenance staff to identify integrated HW/SW solutions that meet the Governments needs. Assists with identifying and mitigating risk resolving issues and ensuring user/customer satisfaction. Additional responsibilities include mentoring less experienced staff and assisting the Government in identifying solutions to improve quality of services provided. This engineer is a disciplined self-starter with strong organizational time management comprehension and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Controls Systems Engineering Systems Engineering Physics Electrical Engineering Applied Mathematics Electro-Optics or related discipline from an accredited institution.

Proficiency in programming languages such as C Python or Java

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Experience with developing and documenting requirements and specifications and build test plans and procedures

Minimum of 10 years experience in providing Engineering support to complex projects spanning multiple Engineering disciplines

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working as an engineer supporting custom industrial equipment

Familiarity with PLCs and HMIs

Strong understanding of control theory

Experience with embedded programming and device drivers

Clearance: Active Secret desired eligibility for Secret/TS/SCI required

Compensation range:

$142k-213k

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.

Work Environment:

KBR supports work from home when compatible with meeting contract requirements. AMOS is a dynamic work environment and this contract supports routine operations of and maintenance of mission equipment as well as the need to respond to real-world events. To the extent possible schedules are forecasted in advance but upgrades maintenance or significant tests require personnel to be present in the telescope facilities on Haleakala or Governments Kihei office. Candidate must have effective verbal and written communication skills; must be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences or facilitate group discussions; develop accurate written materials to communicate information clearly and concisely.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre 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. Lets shape the future together.

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