SE&I Integration Lead

Title:
SE&I Integration Lead

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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 (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. You will join a Systems Engineering team defining 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. The Systems Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force's Space System Center. We support the Space 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 the development, implementation, and sustainment of technical governance forums, review boards, escalation processes, and decision-making frameworks supporting enterprise-level acquisition and integration activities.
• Serve as the primary integration lead for cross-program technical initiatives involving multiple organizations and competing stakeholder priorities.
• Lead technical discussions and present recommendations to senior acquisition executives, Program Executive Officers, General Officers, or equivalent decision makers.
• Support acquisition milestone decisions, certification activities, compliance assessments, or program-level governance associated with major defense acquisition programs.
• Establish, chair, and lead technical working groups involving government, contractor, and FFRDC personnel while driving decisions, resolving technical issues, and managing action-item closure.
• Identify organizational or technical process gaps and develop new procedures, governance mechanisms, and operational frameworks to address them.
• Serve as lead author and integrator for program-level or enterprise-level Test and Evaluation Master Plans requiring coordination across multiple stakeholder organizations.

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite or flexible for remote, with the ability to travel as often as needed to support job requirements, if candidate demonstrates capability to work independently with minimal oversight/supervision.
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:
Required:

• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline, such as engineering, aeronautics, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or related technical field
• 10+ years' experience supporting test and evaluation, verification and validation, strategy and planning activities
• 5+ years' experience leading complex test and evaluation activities, including enterprise-level planning, governance, integration, stakeholder coordination, and acquisition decision support
• 5+ years' experience integrating space and ground segments within national security space, military satellite communications, or related space programs.
• Experience authoring or owning Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) for major acquisition programs
• Experience leading enterprise governance forums, review boards, and technical integration teams
• Experience briefing senior acquisition executives and serving as a primary technical representative at external technical forums
• Experience integrating activities across multiple acquisition programs and stakeholder organizations
• Experience establishing new organizational processes, charters, governance frameworks, or operational procedures
• Experience supporting Software Acquisition Pathway (SWAP) programs, certification activities, or acquisition compliance efforts.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Desired:

• Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)
• Management certifications, such as PMP, PEO
• Systems engineering certifications, such as CSEP, ESEP, OCSMP

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

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.