Senior Ground Systems Engineer

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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.

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.

This position is contingent upon contract award

KBR is seeking experiencedSenior Ground Systems Engineersto support the US Space Force (USSF) in architecting developing testing and accrediting ground control segments for programs within the Space Systems Command (SSC) Combat Power (SSC/CP) are located inEl Segundo CA and Herndon VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Applies expertise in all technical recommendations made and included in program documentation on ground control segment architectures as it pertains to integration with command and control (C2) applications and systems

• Develops and documents program ground architectures such as DoDAF architecture views and Information Support Plans

• Supports various systems architecting and engineering activities such as system requirements definition design interface management configuration control data architecture development verification and validation integration performance analysis lifecycle cost analysis & estimation decision analysis and physical configuration assessments

• Manages ground segment technical and interface requirements including mission partner integration and validation and verification testing of all interface connections

• Supports development ofsystems engineering items such as CONOPs requirements definitions (or features themes epics) system testing algorithm document review and interfaces to other application development efforts

• Develops updates coordinates and collaborates with program support team composed of multi-disciplined engineers for all program documentation

Qualifications Required:

• Masters in Engineering or related discipline (software systems network aerospace engineering etc) and 12 years or more of experience

• Deep understanding of mission planning at all levels throughout lifecycle: strategic operational and tactical

• Knowledgeable with government Deficiency Review (DR) processes to include board establishment execution and DR disposition and management

• Fluent in the fields of DoD Information Assurance processes to include but not limited to design testing certification and accreditation

• Experience with technical program management systems engineering and government acquisition of supporting ground segment infrastructures/services and space systems

• Proficient in Software Systems Engineering Design and Architecture Development concepts and modern technologies to support ground segment integration

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired:

• 5 years of experience in DoD software acquisition programs

• Expertise in ground antenna architectures frequencies spectrums and transmission rates

Basic Compensation:

$165000 - $185000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates work location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience clearance level contract affordability 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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