Job Description
Title: SATCOM Systems Integration Engineer
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.
KBR is seeking a SATCOM Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.
KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the 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.
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 Force's Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force's acquisition of state of the art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's 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: KBR's 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: - Contribute to the development of requirements verification documents, test plans, test procedures, and evaluation criteria.
- Assist in updating System Engineering documentation such as the System Integration and Test Plan (SITP), Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), and Systems Verification Plan (SVP).
- Support the development of operational concepts, system requirements, and architecture products; help evaluate requirements flow down and propose verification methods.
- Participate in establishing and maintaining Test and Evaluation data processes; assist with integrating Digital Engineering tools and environments.
- Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) by preparing technical materials and tracking action items.
- Review integration related contractor deliverables and collaborate with cross functional teams to refine integration and test approaches.
- Prepare and deliver briefings summarizing analyses, technical recommendations, and integration strategies.
- Support the identification of technical risks and mitigation strategies; document risks and help maintain risk databases.
- Provide systems engineering support throughout the program lifecycle for both space and associated ground systems.
Work Environment: - Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications: Required Skills and Experience: - Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field
- 3-5 years of experience in systems engineering
- Experience creating system specifications, validating requirements, and performing system-level analysis
- Exposure to space systems and/or military satellite communications
- Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Skills and Experience: - Master's degree in a technical discipline, i.e., engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science
- Experience with MILSATCOM programs such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, PTS, or COMSATCOM
- Experience working with military or DoD civilian partners
- Familiarity with satellite communications, ground terminals, or DoD networks
- INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP certification
- MBSE certification (OCSMP)
- Agile development experience
Basic Compensation: $121,000-$151,000 in California
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you're 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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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.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours