Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, and vision

AD&D and disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer for the on-site role in El Segundo, CA. You will join the MILSATCOM-focused Systems Integration team, collaborating with government civilians, contractors, and US Space Force stakeholders to drive engineering integration, risk management, and requirements reviews.

The position emphasizes leading working groups, delivering briefings, and supporting major design reviews in a secure facility.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret.
• MS in engineering or 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).

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead integration strategies for satellite communication systems and subsystems.
• Analyze requirements to define the technical baseline and verify it.
• Apply Digital Engineering methods to support integration and test activities.
• Coordinate with Government and contractor personnel to close gaps in requirements.
• Lead Government/Contractor Working Group meetings and produce minutes.

Skills

Secret clearance

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Communication

Presentation

Education

MS in engineering or computer science

PhD in technical field (desired)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira/Confluence

Job description

Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer

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 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.

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

• 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

Work Environment

• Location: On-site


• Travel Requirements: Minimal


• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required

• 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

Desired

• 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)

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from approximately $140,000 to $200,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

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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