Network Architect and Solutions 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.

You will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members contractors government civilians and members of the USSF. You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion resolve and identify risk requirement gaps developing briefings writing and tracking action items and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering Integration and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Forces Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Forces acquisition of state of the art satellite communications 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:

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership for MILSATCOM backhaul and network transport solutions.

Develop review and refine network requirements CONOPS and technical performance parameters for SATCOMenabled services.

Provide independent assessment of prime contractor network architectures ensuring alignment with government standards mission needs and enterprise integration requirements.

Support government evaluation of system trades technical risks and architectural alternatives across space ground and terrestrial environments.

Lead the development of networking concepts of operations (CONOPS) and technical requirements for MILSATCOM backhaul and transport services.

Analyze and advise on MILSATCOM backhaul architectures including space segment ground/baseband processing transport and enterprise network interfaces.

Support integration planning between prime SATCOM systems and DoD infrastructure including DISA services and Servicespecific networks.

Assess baseband network switching routing and transport mechanisms required to connect SATCOM systems to DoD enterprise environments.

Identify interoperability concerns interface gaps and network performance impacts across integrated systems.

Integrate prime contractor SATCOM solutions with DoD infrastructure including DISA transport services and Servicespecific networks (Army Navy Air Force Space Force).

Coordinate closely with prime contractors government program offices DISA and operational users to align designs with mission security and operational constraints.

Support definition and review of interface requirements network diagrams and technical documentation ensuring interoperability and standards compliance.

Analyze network performance parameters including bandwidth latency availability redundancy and resiliency for MILSATCOM backhaul architectures.

Provide technical input to acquisition activities including requirements development request for proposal (RFP) support design reviews and test planning.

Evaluate and recommend network technologies protocols and architectures to improve performance security and resiliency across SATCOM and terrestrial segments.

Participate in and lead technical interchange meetings (TIMs) with government and industry stakeholders to resolve integration challenges.

Support system verification validation and operational acceptance activities for SATCOM and network transport solutions.

Serve as a technical mentor and subjectmatter expert in MILSATCOM networking and DoD integration best practices.

Work Environment:

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

Qualifications:

Required:

Active Secret security clearance

Bachelors degree in engineering mathematics physics computer science or equivalent technical discipline

10 years of experience supporting military communications or network systems acquisition and/or operations

5 years of experience working in development research or advanced engineering environments supporting government programs

5 years of experience interfacing directly with senior stakeholders and contributing to requirements development and technical decisionmaking

Demonstrated experience working in a SETA SEIT FFRDC or government advisory role supporting space and/or networked systems

Demonstrated expertise in the development of networking CONOPS and technical requirements for military or government systems

Strong understanding of MILSATCOM architectures including backhaul services ground systems and enterprise network integration

Knowledge of DoD network environments including transport routing switching and enterprise services

Ability to perform independent technical analysis of contractor solutions

Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with senior government DISA and industry stakeholders

Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparation of technical briefs recommendations and decision support materials

Working knowledge of software or scripting languages used for network modeling emulation or simulation

Desired:

• TS/SCI eligibility or active clearance
• Masters degree in Engineering Mathematics Physics Computer Science or equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience with softwaredefined networking (SDN) virtualized network functions (VNF) or modern network management architectures.
• Experience supporting DISA architectures transport services or enterprise network integration efforts.
• Demonstrated expertise in software development or automation supporting network design testing or analysis.
• Familiarity with DISA services architectures and transport offerings.
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle requirements definition and systems engineering processes.
• Experience working in multidomain environments including space terrestrial and enterprise networks
• Systems engineering or program management certifications such as CSEP ESEP PMI / PMP

Basic Compensation: $150000 - $187000 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 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.

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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