Strategic Ground Systems Integration Lead

KBR, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Ground Systems Integration Lead to join our team in El Segundo, CA. This on-site role supports MILSATCOM ground architectures and integration across ground and space segments.

You will lead engineering efforts, drive digital engineering approaches, and coordinate with government and contractor teams. Qualified candidates will have a TS clearance, a relevant engineering degree, and 15+ years of systems engineering experience in aerospace/defense or space programs,

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance and ability to work on-site in a secure facility.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering.
• 15+ years’ experience in systems engineering, integration, or architecture for aerospace/defense/space.
• Experience with MILSATCOM systems (AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, FAB‑T).
• Experience with military and DoD civilians collaboration.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work on-site in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground systems engineering and integration across satellite communication systems and subsystems.
• Define and implement ESS ground architectures and technical baselines.
• Apply MBSE, Digital Twins, and other digital engineering methods.
• Collaborate with Government/Contractor teams; resolve gaps and interfaces.
• Lead Working Group meetings; develop briefings and minutes.
• Review baseline changes for impacts to enterprise capabilities.
• Conduct trade studies and assessments of solutions.
• Facilitate technical reviews of requirements, ICDs, and verification artifacts.
• Provide briefing to Space Force program office and stakeholders.
• Support risk management and action planning with Government.

Skills

Active TS clearance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering

Master’s degree in electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategic Ground Systems Integration Lead

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a Ground Systems Integration Lead to join our team in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility.

You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The Systems Integration Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE & I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the US Space Force. The Systems Integration Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration for the US Space Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the‑art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

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:

• Lead ground systems engineering and integration activities to develop, define, and implement ESS ground architectures, technical approaches, and engineering processes required to integrate satellite communication systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, and Terminals), subsystems, elements, and components; establish, maintain, and control the technical baseline across multiple stakeholders and programs.
• Perform analysis of the systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline
• Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (e.g., MBSE, Digital Twins, digital threads, and analytical models) to develop ground architectures, evaluate technical performance, support integration planning, and verify system behavior throughout the lifecycle.
• Work with Government and contractor engineering teams to analyze, resolve, and document technical gaps, requirements discrepancies, interface issues, and architecture trades; support major requirements reviews, architecture reviews, design reviews, and other technical forums.
• Lead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetings—by developing briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes—to address/resolve risks, issues, and action items
• Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts to enterprise capabilities and to cross‑stakeholder integration concerns
• Conduct trade studies, engineering analyses, and technical assessments to develop and evaluate alternative solutions for complex integration and architecture challenges; assess technical, cost, schedule, and performance impacts of recommended solutions.
• Facilitate technical reviews of program documentation, including requirements specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), verification artifacts, engineering analyses, and design products; provide technical comments and adjudicate resolutions with stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assess technical issues and to prepare briefings to U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders; provide courses of actions to support Government decisions
• Support management of risks, issues, interdependencies, identifying schedule disconnects and conflicts, developing action plans for resolution, and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering.
• 15+ years’ experience in systems engineering, integration, or architecture development for complex aerospace, defense, or space systems.
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, and FAB‑T terminal programs
• Experience working with military and DoD civilians
• Demonstrated experience integrating Space and Ground segments within national security space, military satellite communications, or related space programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility

Desired:

• Master’s degree in electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering.
• Experience with mission planning, COMSEC/TRANSEC, or key management
• Demonstrated strong Systems Engineering and Technical Leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence**)**
• Technical certifications such as CISSP, Comp Security, SAFe
• INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification or equivalent systems engineering credentials
• Project or program management certification such as PMP

Basic Compensation:

$183,000-$228,000 in El Segundo, CA

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

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.