Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer & Acquisition Lead

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

paid time off

flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineering & Acquisition Program Manager to support DoD SATCOM and NC3 programs. You will provide technical and programmatic leadership across acquisition planning, requirements development, and modernization efforts.

The role emphasizes IPT leadership, trade studies, stakeholder coordination, and collaboration with government and industry partners to deliver secure, high‑assurance space systems for national security.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting DoD/Space Force acquisition programs.
• Experience with systems engineering and baseline management.
• Experience supporting SATCOM space and ground systems.
• Experience leading IPTs.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering and acquisition activities for SATCOM and enterprise space systems.
• Develop and evaluate architecture concepts, technical baselines, requirements, and modernization strategies.
• Conduct system trade studies and technical assessments evaluating cost, schedule, performance, and risk impacts.
• Support development of acquisition strategies, program plans, and requirements documentation.
• Coordinate with government agencies, operational users, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure mission alignment.
• Facilitate technical working groups, integrated product teams, and cross-functional engineering reviews.
• Support CONOPS development, operational analyses, and mission planning efforts.
• Track program risks, opportunities, schedules, and technical performance measures.
• Assist with executive-level communications, decision briefings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support digital engineering, knowledge management, and data management initiatives across program offices.

Skills

Systems engineering

IPTs leadership

Acquisition program management

Stakeholder coordination

Technical communication

SATCOM knowledge

Government/industry collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineering & Acquisition Program Manager to support DoD SATCOM and NC3 programs. You will provide technical and programmatic leadership across acquisition planning, requirements development, and modernization efforts.

The role emphasizes IPT leadership, trade studies, stakeholder coordination, and collaboration with government and industry partners to deliver secure, high‑assurance space systems for national security.