Senior Space Systems Engineer - Ground Segment Leadership

KBR, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Sr Space Systems Engineer - Ground to provide technical oversight for SDA Tranche 3 ground segment development, testing, integration and operations. You will coordinate satellite and ground system requirements and collaborate with government, military, SETA, FFRDC and industry partners.

The role requires 15+ years in satellite/ground systems, strong systems engineering skills, and a TS/SCI clearance. On-site work with travel 0–20% is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience with satellite and/or ground systems.
• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite-ground system interaction.
• Experience in systems engineering; ability to work in fast-paced environments and communicate effectively.
• TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• AI&T background to coordinate, author, review test plans and data management as part of SDA test enterprise.
• Experience coordinating logistics for test execution and day-of-test activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and leadership to SDA Tranche 3 ground segment development, testing, integration, and operations.
• Coordinate satellite system requirements; develop enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements; consider impact on ground system and operations.
• Oversee integration and test of satellites into SDA ground system network and with other vendors.
• Assess maturity and risk of changes to enable architecture capabilities.
• Coordinate with Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC and Industry; prepare briefings for senior decision makers.

Skills

Satellite systems

Ground systems

Systems engineering

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Sr Space Systems Engineer - Ground to provide technical oversight for SDA Tranche 3 ground segment development, testing, integration and operations. You will coordinate satellite and ground system requirements and collaborate with government, military, SETA, FFRDC and industry partners.

The role requires 15+ years in satellite/ground systems, strong systems engineering skills, and a TS/SCI clearance. On-site work with travel 0–20% is expected.