Network Architect and Solutions Engineer

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Network Architect and Solutions Engineer to influence MILSATCOM backhaul and transport solutions on-site in California. You will lead SEIT activities, coordinate with government stakeholders, and guide network requirements development for SATCOM-enabled services.

Ideal candidates bring a Secret clearance, 10+ years in military communications, and strong DoD integration experience. The role emphasizes collaboration, mission alignment, and delivery of secure, resilient networks.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent.
• 10+ years in military communications or network systems acquisition/operations.
• 5+ years interfacing with senior stakeholders and contributing to requirements development and technical decision-making.
• Experience in SETA/SEIT/FFRDC or government advisory roles.
• Strong MILSATCOM knowledge including backhaul and enterprise integration.
• Knowledge of DoD network environments, transport, routing, switching, and enterprise services.
• Scripting or software used for network modeling.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted technical advisor to government leadership for MILSATCOM backhaul and network transport solutions.
• Develop, review, and refine network requirements, CONOPS, and technical performance parameters for SATCOM-enabled services.
• Provide independent assessment of prime contractor network architectures, ensuring alignment with government standards and mission needs.
• Support government evaluation of system trades, technical risks, and architectural alternatives across space, ground, and terrestrial environments.
• Lead the development of networking CONOPS and technical requirements for MILSATCOM backhaul and transport services.
• Analyze MILSATCOM backhaul architectures including space, ground/baseband processing, transport, and enterprise interfaces.
• Coordinate with prime contractors, DISA, and operational users to align designs with mission, security, and constraints.
• Support interface requirements, network diagrams, and technical documentation ensuring interoperability.
• Assist in verification, validation, and acceptance activities for SATCOM and network transport solutions.
• Provide mentorship as SME in MILSATCOM networking and DoD integration best practices.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Senior stakeholder engagement

Network modeling scripting

MILSATCOM/DoD integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / technical discipline

Job description

Title:

Network Architect and Solutions 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.

You will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement 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 US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art 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:

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership for MILSATCOM backhaul and network transport solutions.
• Develop, review, and refine network requirements, CONOPS, and technical performance parameters for SATCOM‑enabled services.
• Provide independent assessment of prime contractor network architectures, ensuring alignment with government standards, mission needs, and enterprise integration requirements.
• Support government evaluation of system trades, technical risks, and architectural alternatives across space, ground, and terrestrial environments.
• Lead the development of networking concepts of operations (CONOPS) and technical requirements for MILSATCOM backhaul and transport services.
• Analyze and advise on MILSATCOM backhaul architectures, including space segment, ground/baseband processing, transport, and enterprise network interfaces.
• Support integration planning between prime SATCOM systems and DoD infrastructure, including DISA services and Service‑specific networks.
• Assess baseband network switching, routing, and transport mechanisms required to connect SATCOM systems to DoD enterprise environments.
• Identify interoperability concerns, interface gaps, and network performance impacts across integrated systems.
• Integrate prime contractor SATCOM solutions with DoD infrastructure, including DISA transport services and Service‑specific networks (Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force).
• Coordinate closely with prime contractors, government program offices, DISA, and operational users to align designs with mission, security, and operational constraints.
• Support definition and review of interface requirements, network diagrams, and technical documentation ensuring interoperability and standards compliance.
• Analyze network performance parameters including bandwidth, latency, availability, redundancy, and resiliency for MILSATCOM backhaul architectures.
• Provide technical input to acquisition activities, including requirements development, request for proposal (RFP) support, design reviews, and test planning.
• Evaluate and recommend network technologies, protocols, and architectures to improve performance, security, and resiliency across SATCOM and terrestrial segments.
• Participate in and lead technical interchange meetings (TIMs) with government and industry stakeholders to resolve integration challenges.
• Support system verification, validation, and operational acceptance activities for SATCOM and network transport solutions.
• Serve as a technical mentor and subject‑matter expert in MILSATCOM networking and DoD integration best practices.

Work Environment:

• Location:On-site

• Travel Requirements:Minimal

• Working Hours:Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience supporting military communications or network systems acquisition and/or operations
• 5+ years of experience working in development, research, or advanced engineering environments supporting government programs
• 5+ years of experience interfacing directly with senior stakeholders and contributing to requirements development and technical decision‑making
• Demonstrated experience working in a SETA, SEIT, FFRDC, or government advisory role supporting space and/or networked systems
• Demonstrated expertise in the development of networking CONOPS and technical requirements for military or government systems
• Strong understanding of MILSATCOM architectures, including backhaul services, ground systems, and enterprise network integration
• Knowledge of DoD network environments, including transport, routing, switching, and enterprise services
• Ability to perform independent technical analysis of contractor solutions
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with senior government, DISA, and industry stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical briefs, recommendations, and decision support materials
• Working knowledge of software or scripting languages used for network modeling, emulation, or simulation

Desired:

• TS/SCI eligibility or active clearance
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience with software‑defined networking (SDN), virtualized network functions (VNF), or modern network management architectures.
• Experience supporting DISA architectures, transport services, or enterprise network integration efforts.
• Demonstrated expertise in software development or automation supporting network design, testing, or analysis.
• Familiarity with DISA services, architectures, and transport offerings.
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle, requirements definition, and systems engineering processes.
• Experience working in multi‑domain environments, including space, terrestrial, and enterprise networks
• Systems engineering or program management certifications such as CSEP, ESEP, PMI / PMP

Basic Compensation:

$150,000 - $187,000 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.

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.