Space Systems Engineers (Multiple Positions)

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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 is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking Space Systems Engineers to join our Space Systems Command (SSC) team on the Hemisphere program. Individuals will serve as trusted advisors and experts on space systems and supporting engineering services required to enable and support Space Systems Command. The successful candidates will collaborate and communicate with Government leadership team to ensure processes and products are delivered within program schedule and demonstrate depth of knowledge as applied and used in system of systems integration.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leads technical concept development requirements development systems engineering and oversees development contractor to develop design produce integrate and test space systems (space ground and C2)

• Highly knowledgeable in payload integration sensor employment and application of orbital mechanics as they impact space operations CONOPS development and mission planning

• Performs system integration of multiple efforts to integrate complex space systems and their deployment into on-orbit operations

• Ability to communicate clearly and in a collaborative manner with mission partners on interface control documents

• Oversees requirements verification and validation processes and their execution

• Makes space program risk assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the Chief Engineer and Program Manager

• Expertly collaborates with Government program office representatives FFRDC SETA and other contractor personnel

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance SCI eligible

• Bachelor of Science degree in related science field (electrical engineering physics math data science systems engineering aerospace engineering orbital mechanics or space physics etc.)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience for mid-level positions.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience for senior positions.

• Expertise in technical requirements development systems engineering lifecycle and application to DoD space system acquisition processes

• Proficient in requirements verification and validation for specific space system components and/or subcomponents to include orbitology navigation sensor employment communications optimization and command and control

• Knowledgeable in systems engineering processes and procedures including but not limited to requirements development technical design reviews configuration control and government Deficiency Review (DR) board establishment execution and DR disposition and management

• Able to assess technologies such as signal processing and communications

Desired Requirements:

• Masters degree preferred in related engineering discipline (electrical engineering systems engineering aerospace engineering math or physics etc.) and 10 years of experience in DoD space system acquisitions

• Experience with generative AI tools

• SAP eligible

• Expertise in navigating dynamic and fast paced engineering acquisition program offices within the DoD with special focus on spacecraft bus and payloads

• Previous experience with DoD and/or IC programs with a focus on space system architectures to include the ground segment layer

• Recognized demonstrated leadership skills in the Aerospace or DoDworking across space and ground segment organizations

• Highly adept with writing and delivering documents and briefings with effective communication skills

Locations: Los Angeles (El Segundo) CA preferred. Colorado Springs. Dulles VA and Albuquerque NM.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: <40 >

Basic Compensation:

$121000 $251000 annually (This range is for theCAarea only)

$110000 - $229000 annually (This range is for the CO area only)

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. #LI-KM1

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