Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer

Trinzic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KBR Benefits

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. This on-site role supports MILSATCOM integration within the Space Force program, interfacing with SE& I members, contractors and government civilians.

You will lead and support multiple working groups, drive technical discussions, close gaps with customer requirements, and deliver briefings and action items while managing risks and milestones in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• MS in engineering, computer science or related field.
• 15+ years demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering.
• 10+ years leading technical teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• On-site work in a secure facility.
• Familiarity with Agile practices and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integration strategies for satellite communication systems and subsystems.
• Lead and participate in government/contractor working groups; develop briefings and minutes.
• Analyze and verify system requirements; ensure alignment with the technical baseline.
• Apply Digital Engineering methods (digital twins) to support integration and test.
• Collaborate with Government/Contractor personnel to close gaps in requirements.
• Manage risks, issues, and action items; track dependencies and schedules.
• Review changes to the technical baseline and assess cross-stakeholder impacts.
• Prepare briefings for Space Force program office and other stakeholders.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical leadership

Secret clearance

Interpersonal skills

Comms skills

MS Office

On-site work

Agile knowledge

Jira/Confluence

Education

MS in engineering or CS

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Title

Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer

Title

Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility.

You will join the Systems Integration team within the broader Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting U.S. Space Force (USSF) Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM). You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The Systems Integration Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. The Systems Integration Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risks, 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 SE&I for the Space Force’s Space System Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art MILSATCOM systems, providing secure global, 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.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop and implement integration strategies and processes to successfully integrate satellite communication systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, Terminals), subsystems, elements, and components; manage the technical baselines among different stakeholders
• Perform analysis of the systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline
• Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (i.e. Digital twins) to support integration and test activities
• Work with Government and contractor personnel to close gaps with customer requirements across the program; support major requirements reviews, design reviews, and other associated meetings
• Lead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetings—by developing briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes—to address/resolve risks, issues, and action items
• Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts to enterprise capabilities and to cross-stakeholder integration concerns
• Define and deliver alternative solutions to address different integration challenges; manage schedule impact and overall delivery of products
• Facilitate review of contractor-developed program documents by performing technical assessments and providing comments, compiling other review team comments, and working with contractors to adjudicate the comments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assess technical issues and to prepare briefings to U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders; provide courses of actions to support Government decisions
• Support management of risks, issues, interdependencies, identifying schedule disconnects and conflicts, developing action plans for resolution, and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions

Required Experience

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• MS in technical field, such as engineering and computer science.
• 15+ years demonstrated work experience in Systems Engineering
• 10+ years demonstrated work experience leading technical teams
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams)
• Work is on-site in a secure facility due to customer security requirements

Preferred Experience

• PhD in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• Experience working with/on MILSATCOM programs;, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, or FAB-T terminal programs
• Experience working with military personnel and DoD civilians
• Experience with ground and space systems, such as terminals and networks
• Demonstrated strong Systems Engineering and Technical Leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)

Work Environment

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

Compensation

• For El Segundo, CA only, the salary range for this position is approximately $140,000 to $200,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other 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.

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.