Job Description
Title: Space Systems Advanced Development Chief 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 Space Systems Advanced Development Chief Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.
You will join the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering team to help define the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USAF. You may lead and support working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolving and identifying risks and requirements 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 Air Force's Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force's acquisition of state of the art Military 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: - Lead SE&I Futures technical baseline and technology development for space systems command MILCOMM Program Executive Office
- Maintain the military satcom solutions architecture and capabilities baseline for future systems
- Support Analysis of Alternatives, trades, and acquisition of satellite and ground systems in support of tactical and strategic objectives of the Spaceforce Force Design
- Interfacing with satcom users and stakeholders assessing needs, interfaces, and capabilities and apply to requirements, simulation, and development activities
- Support international coalition architectures and operations development and planning
- Develop new processes, tools, and algorithms in support of the architecture and technology integration processes
- Conduct market and satellite and ground technology assessments and develop and launch projects to mature and transition capability onto programs and into operations
- Interface with customers, users, and stakeholders at location, conferences, and workshops
- Work with the nationwide network of the Futures Team SME's
- Face time with Los Angeles and Colorado Spaceforce customers in office exchange, meetings, tag-ups, and reviews
- Travel Requirements: moderate to high (may moderate through use of nationwide SME network)
Work Environment: - Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications: Required: - An active TS/SCI clearance is required for this position
- Bachelor of Science and twenty-five (25) years or more experience; Master of Science and twenty (20) years or more experience; 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of additional degrees; additional master's degrees or PhD considered a plus and may impact compensation profile
- Experience with space-based communications systems and/or military or commercial satellite systems
- Experience with technical requirements development, systems engineering, systems integration, technology development, and overseeing development contracts to develop, design, assess simulation and prototype hardware and software
- Must have an in-scope security background investigation (S or TS), and SCI eligible and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable )
- Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination
Basic Compensation: $200,000 - $236,000 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.
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