Sr Space Systems Engineer - Ground

Full-time

KBR

Title:
Sr Space Systems Engineer - Ground
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.
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:
Provide technical over sight and leadership to SDA Tranche 3 ground segment development, testing, integration, and operations.
Coordinate the development of satellite system requirements; develop enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements; and consider the impact of the satellites' requirements to the ground system, including ground entry point acquisitions, operations center set up and maintenance, and ground software solutions.
Resolve highly complex and multidimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that have multiple aspects of the project/program.
Oversee integration and test of satellites into the SDA's ground system network design and with the other satellite vendors to create a mesh network.
Assess technical maturity and risk of necessary changes and updates to ground systems to enable overall architecture capabilities.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC and Industry) and external stakeholders.
Prepare briefings for senior decision makers.
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
Minimum of 15+ years experience with satellite and/or ground system
Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction
Experience in systems engineering
Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.
TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Must have an AI&T background to "collaborate with engineering and requirements subject matter experts to coordinate, author, review, and revise test plans, test procedures, data management and analysis plans, and test reporting as part of SDA's test enterprise.
Must have experience coordinating logistics for test execution and perform day-of-test activities in support of satellite vehicle and ground system integration.
Desired:
Masters degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline
Experience DoD and or IC customers
Active TS/SCI clearance
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40hrs
Basic Compensation:
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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 at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
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.

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