Senior Space Systems Lead - Ground & Satellite Integration

KBR, Inc; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

AD&D

flexible spending account

disability

paid time off

flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Chantilly, VA seeks an experienced satellite/ground systems engineer to provide technical oversight of SDA Tranche 3 ground segment development, testing, and operations.

You will coordinate requirements, drive system integration, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical solutions for national security. The role requires 15+ years in satellite/ground systems, DoD/IC experience, TS/SCI with AI&T background, and a Masters preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years experience with satellite and/or ground system technical and analytic understanding.
• DoD and IC customer experience is highly valued.
• TS/SCI clearance with AI&T background for coordination of test plans and data analysis.
• Masters degree in STEM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and leadership to SDA Tranche 3 ground segment development, testing, integration, and operations.
• Coordinate development of satellite system requirements and related enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements.
• Resolve highly complex problems requiring multi-aspect consideration.
• Oversee integration and test of satellites into the SDA ground system network and with other vendors.
• Assess technical maturity and risk of changes to enable architectural capabilities.
• Coordinate with Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC and Industry stakeholders and prepare briefings for senior decision makers.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

oral and written communication

fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Master's degree in STEM

DoD/IC experience

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Chantilly, VA seeks an experienced satellite/ground systems engineer to provide technical oversight of SDA Tranche 3 ground segment development, testing, and operations.

You will coordinate requirements, drive system integration, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical solutions for national security. The role requires 15+ years in satellite/ground systems, DoD/IC experience, TS/SCI with AI&T background, and a Masters preferred.