Enterprise SATCOM Systems Subject Matter Expert – Training System Requirements Analysis

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks an experienced Enterprise Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support ESS Training System Requirements Analysis in El Segundo, California. The role focuses on developing and validating training requirements, task analyses, and training system recommendations for ESS operators and maintainers.

The ideal candidate has a Secret clearance, 10+ years in DoD space or MILSATCOM, and a strong background in systems

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Space Operations, Information Systems, Military Science, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD space, satellite communications, or ground segment systems.
• Experience operating, maintaining, sustaining, or supporting MILSATCOM systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing, executing, or supporting operational and maintenance procedures.
• Experience participating in requirements analysis, systems engineering, training development, or acquisition programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead discussions with senior government and contractor personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in MILSATCOM, space operations, and enterprise ground systems.
• Support Operational Task Analysis (OTA), Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), and Functional Analysis activities.
• Identify, document, and validate operator and maintainer training requirements.
• Assess mission execution processes, operational procedures, and maintenance workflows.
• Support development of Training System Requirements documentation and associated deliverables.
• Validate technical accuracy of training products, instructional methods, and curriculum recommendations.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, operations, and sustainment stakeholders.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), working groups, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.
• Provide recommendations for operator and maintainer certification, qualification, and continuation training requirements.
• Support SSC customer engagements related to ESS training development and sustainment planning.

Skills

MILSATCOM experience

Systems engineering

Training development

Requirements analysis

Communication skills

Leadership discussions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)

Master's degree (desired)

Job description

Title

Enterprise SATCOM Systems Subject Matter Expert – Training System Requirements Analysis

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 an experienced Enterprise Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) Training System Requirements Analysis (TSRA) effort in El Segundo, California.

KBR is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state of the art Military and Commercial SATCOM 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.

The SME will provide operational, maintenance, and mission execution expertise to support the development and validation of training requirements, task analyses, and training system recommendations for ESS operators and maintainers.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in MILSATCOM, space operations, and enterprise ground systems
• Support Operational Task Analysis (OTA), Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), and Functional Analysis activities
• Identify, document, and validate operator and maintainer training requirements
• Assess mission execution processes, operational procedures, and maintenance workflows
• Support development of Training System Requirements documentation and associated deliverables
• Validate technical accuracy of training products, instructional methods, and curriculum recommendations
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, operations, and sustainment stakeholders
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), working groups, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings
• Provide recommendations for operator and maintainer certification, qualification, and continuation training requirements
• Support SSC customer engagements related to ESS training development and sustainment planning

Work Environment

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

Qualifications

Required

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Space Operations, Information Systems, Military Science, or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD space, satellite communications, or ground segment systems
• Experience operating, maintaining, sustaining, or supporting MILSATCOM systems
• Demonstrated experience developing, executing, or supporting operational and maintenance procedures
• Experience participating in requirements analysis, systems engineering, training development, or acquisition programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead discussions with senior government and contractor personnel

Desired

• Master's degree in a related discipline
• Prior experience supporting ESS, AEHF, WGS, MILSATCOM, or Space Force programs
• Experience supporting TSRA, Job Task Analysis (JTA), OTA, or Instructional Systems Design (ISD)
• Experience supporting logistics, sustainment, or product support planning activities
• Experience with Space Systems Command acquisition programs
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• INCOSE, DAWIA/Back-to-Basics, or related professional certifications

Compensation

$126,200 to $157,700 in El Segundo, CA

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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’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.