Ground Segment Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job description

Ground Segment Systems Engineer

KBR is seeking experienced Ground Segment Systems Engineers to support the US Space Force (USSF) in architecting, developing, testing, and accrediting ground control segments for programs within the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SSC/SDACP) Directorate. Positions are located in El Segundo, CA and Dulles, VA.

Primary duties include:

• Applies expertise in all technical recommendations made and included in program documentation on ground control segment architectures as it pertains to integration with command and control (C2) applications and systems.
• Develops and documents program ground architectures such as DoDAF architecture views and Information Support Plans.
• Supports various systems architecting and engineering activities such as system requirements definition, design, interface management, configuration control, data architecture development, verification and validation, integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis, and physical configuration assessments.
• Manages ground segment technical and interface requirements including mission partner integration and validation and verification testing of all interface connections.
• Supports development of system engineering items such as CONOPs, requirements definitions (or features, themes, epics), system testing, algorithm document review, and interfaces to other application development efforts.
• Develops, updates, coordinates, and collaborates with program support team composed of multi-disciplined engineers for all program documentation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s of Science in Engineering or related discipline (software, systems, network, aerospace engineering, etc) and 10 years or more of experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Programs; willing to consent to a polygraph examination.
• Deep understanding of mission planning at all levels throughout lifecycle: strategic, operational, and tactical.
• Knowledgeable with government Deficiency Review (DR) processes to include board establishment, execution, and DR disposition and management.
• Fluent in the fields of DoD Information Assurance processes to include but not limited to design, testing, certification, and accreditation.
• Experience with technical program management, systems engineering, and government acquisition of supporting ground segment infrastructures/services and space systems.
• Proficient in Software Systems Engineering, Design, and Architecture Development concepts and modern technologies to support ground segment integration.

Preferred:

• 5 years of experience in DoD software acquisition programs.
• Expertise in ground antenna architectures, frequencies, spectrums, and transmission rates.

Target salary range for El Segundo: $175,000 - $215,000. 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.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

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.