Senior Systems Engineer, Space & National Security

Trinzic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer for the Space Data Network Backbone program in El Segundo, CA. You will lead systems engineering across the full lifecycle, coordinate with government customers, and ensure designs meet requirements within time and cost constraints.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, exceptional communication, and a proven ability to work with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering.
• Master's degree or equivalent years of related experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Support system lifecycle activities: requirements, design, interface management, verification, and risk assessment.
• Lead technical discussions with the government customer and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
• Represent the team in program reviews and maintain PoAMs and project plans.

Skills

10+ years systems engineering

Clearance TS/SCI

Excellent communication skills

Customer relationship skills

Self-starting under deadlines

Proficiency with MS Office & Teams

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Job description

KBR is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer for the Space Data Network Backbone program in El Segundo, CA. You will lead systems engineering across the full lifecycle, coordinate with government customers, and ensure designs meet requirements within time and cost constraints.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, exceptional communication, and a proven ability to work with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced defense environment.