Space 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 Space Systems Engineers to join our Hemisphere team. Work location is El Segundo CA supporting Space Systems Command (SSC). Qualified applicants will serve as a trusted advisor and expert on space systems control functions and support engineering services required to enable and support the protect and defend (P&D) mission set for SSC. Successful candidates will be highly knowledgeable in design and development of entire space systems including subcomponents. Additionally they will be well versed in multiple space operations and space control-related fields including but not limited to: orbital mechanics navigation sensor employment communications optimization and command and control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical acquisition and operational support across a portfolio of space programs.
• Support all phases of the space acquisition lifecycle including engineering operations advanced technology integration and performance analysis.
• Develop and revise acquisition and JCIDS documentation (e.g. CONOPS ICDs AoAs milestone packages) in compliance with DoD standards.
• Prepare technical and programmatic status reports and support internal and external briefings.
• Identify and recommend improvements to acquisition processes and risk management strategies; support development of risk mitigation plans.
• Support cost/schedule performance analysis.
• Review and analyze contractor deliverables (e.g. IMS CFSRs WBS) for compliance and performance; support DCMA surveillance and IMS reconciliation.
• Monitor program schedules acquisition implementation and requirement fulfillment; maintain accurate acquisition reporting.
• Participate in technical engagements such as design reviews working groups and program meetings; support IPTs and stakeholder coordination.
• Provide mission protection and operational insight; evaluate technical anomalies and support readiness reviews audits and compliance assessments.

Qualifications Required:

• Master of Science degree in related science field (orbital mechanics space physics etc) and three (3) years or more of experience.
• A Bachelors degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  

Desired:

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and software engineering best practices.
• Experience serving as a team lead project leader or program manager on performance-based contracts for the U.S. Government.
• Highly adept with writing and delivering documents and briefings with effective communication skills and style that promote a variety of ideas as they pertain to working interfacing and leading multi-disciplined team of engineers

Basic Compensation:

$115000 - $165000

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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