SATCOM Systems Engineer II (Terminal)

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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 scienceprogram 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.

The Mobile Advanced EHF Terminal (MAT) Systems Engineer will serve as a mid-level technical contributor on a systems engineering team responsible for the design integration and fielding of ground-mobile protected communications terminals operating on the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite constellation. This role requires working-level familiarity with EHF waveform architecture transmission security (TRANSEC) implementation and the technical constraints associated with integrating survivable protected communications terminals onto mobile ground platforms.

The MAT provides warfighters with mobile access to AEHF-protected SATCOM enabling highly survivable communications in contested environments through the use of anti-jam EHF waveforms TRANSEC and LPI/LPD operational characteristics. The engineer in this role will support systems engineering execution across the program lifecycle requirements analysis and decomposition design review participation integration and verification planning and Government customer interface working in close coordination with platform integrators antenna subsystem subcontractors and Government program offices.

This position requires the ability to work across RF digital mechanical and software engineering domains while maintaining clear requirements traceability and technical documentation consistent with DoD acquisition standards. The successful candidate will be technically credible methodical in engineering execution and able to effectively represent contractor engineering positions in formal review and test settings.

Develop and maintain system requirements allocations and traceability for MAT terminal hardware EHF modem software and antenna subsystem elements from Government specifications through contractor implementation specifications

Support and participate in formal design reviews (PDR CDR TRR SVR) for MAT hardware and software subsystems developing assigned technical packages compliance documentation and corrective action tracking

Prepare and review Interface Control Documents governing MAT integration with host platform communications architectures vehicle power systems antenna control units and network interfaces

Support analysis of EHF waveform performance including terminal access parameters uplink/downlink margin assessments under operational channel conditions and AEHF satellite scheduling interface compliance

Assist in evaluation of TRANSEC implementation compliance and coordinate with cryptographic system engineers to ensure protected communications requirements are properly allocated designed and verified at the system level

Coordinate with mechanical and antenna subsystem teams to address platform integration constraints including antenna articulation envelopes ground clearance vehicle load path electromagnetic compatibility and RF cable routing

Support system-level integration and test planning preparation of test procedures and execution of laboratory and field integration events including environmental qualification activities per MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810

Evaluate subcontractor technical deliverables and identify gaps in requirements compliance interface definition or test coverage requiring resolution prior to system-level milestones

Prepare technical status reports and Government-facing review briefings for submission to PEO C4I NUWCDIVNPT and NAVWAR program offices

Track open technical risks issues and action items; support risk management reviews and contribute to Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) updates and reporting

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Computer Engineering or a closely related technical discipline

610 years of relevant systems engineering experience in defense communications or terminal integration programs

Working knowledge of EHF or SHF satellite communications systems including waveform fundamentals satellite access protocols and link performance analysis

Familiarity with TRANSEC principles and their application to protected Government communications systems including interface with NSA-certified cryptographic equipment

Experience performing requirements analysis allocation and verification planning in a DoD acquisition environment

Experience participating in formal design reviews (PDR CDR TRR) on hardware-dominant defense programs

Familiarity with mobile platform integration constraints RF performance mechanical installation vehicle power and EMI/EMC as applied to vehicle-mounted military communications systems

Experience developing or reviewing Interface Control Documents and system interface specifications in a multi-subcontractor program environment

Experience supporting system integration and test activities including test procedure development and anomaly investigation in laboratory or field environments

Ability to prepare and present technical status materials to Government customer audiences at program review level

Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g. IBM DOORS Cradle or Jama) and DoD systems engineering frameworks (MIL-STD-499 EIA-632)

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience on SMART-T NMT FOT or comparable ground-mobile EHF or protected SATCOM terminal programs

Familiarity with AEHF constellation access requirements EHF waveform specifications or Milstar/AEHF terminal heritage architectures and interoperability constraints

Experience with COMSEC/TRANSEC integration requirements and NSA-approved cryptographic equipment interfaces on DoD programs

Experience coordinating with program offices in a technical representative capacity

Experience supporting Production Readiness Review (PRR) or system sell-off events for ground-mobile military terminal programs

Familiarity with military vehicle integration standards and ground platform EMI/EMC qualification requirements (MIL-STD-461 MIL-STD-810)

Work Environment:

• Location:San Diego CA or Newport RI
• Working Hours:40 hours per week
• Up to 25% travel required

Basic Compensation:

$125- 140k

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 a 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.

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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