Spacecraft Subsystem 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 spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo CA.

KBR 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 SystemsCommand (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 and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical Electrical or Test
• Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary integration and testing into the spacecraft bus payload and space vehicle
• Ensure thetechnical designand interfaces within the space vehicle along with the ground and terminal segments
• Support all component andunit testprograms including spacequalification testingensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations planand reports as necessary
• Support the space vehicle test program ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations planand reports as necessary
• Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations contractors and FFRDC teammates

Work Environment:

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

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active Secret Clearance is required for this position. Ability to obtain or currently cleared for TS/SCI is a plus.
• BS in technical field such as engineering mathematics physics software orcomputer science
• 15 years experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems or Masters degree and 12 years experience
• Previous provencoordinationexperience
• Effectivecommunication(both written and oral) andinterpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations
• DOD or IC space experience preferred
• Space systemsengineering experience desired at the unit subsystem spacecraft or space vehiclelevels
• Requirement to work on site atLAAFB100%. Remote work unavailable
• Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers

Basic Compensation:$150000 to $229000 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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At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.