Sr Space Systems Engineer - Ground

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

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

• Provide technical oversight and leadership to SDA Tranche 3 ground segment development, testing, integration, and operations.
• Coordinate the development of satellite system requirements; develop enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements; and consider the impact of the satellites’ requirements to the ground system, including ground entry point acquisitions, operations center set up and maintenance, and ground software solutions.
• Resolve highly complex and multidimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that have multiple aspects of the project/program.
• Oversee integration and test of satellites into the SDA’s ground system network design and with the other satellite vendors to create a mesh network.
• Assess technical maturity and risk of necessary changes and updates to ground systems to enable overall architecture capabilities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC and Industry) and external stakeholders.
• Prepare briefings for senior decision makers.

Work Environment

Location: On-site

Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

Working Hours: Standard 40hrs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15+ years experience with satellite and/or ground system Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction
• Experience in systems engineering
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
• TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility Must have an AI&T background to “collaborate with engineering and requirements subject matter experts to coordinate, author, review, and revise test plans, test procedures, data management and analysis plans, and test reporting as part of SDA’s test enterprise. Must have experience coordinating logistics for test execution and perform day-of-test activities in support of satellite vehicle and ground system integration.
• Desired: Masters degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline
• Experience DoD and or IC customers
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Compensation

Basic Compensation: The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

Values

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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.