Systems Integration and Test Engineer

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team is seeking a Systems Integration and Test Engineer to join our El Segundo, CA site. You will support the Tactical SATCOM program office and oversee AI&T activities across space, ground, and user segments.

This role requires 8+ years of experience in SATCOM, system testing, and risk management, with the ability to communicate complex technical topics to government leadership. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science.
• 8+ years’ experience with SATCOM requirements development, AI&T, system testing, and production activities.
• Experience supporting program office technical, schedule, and cost activities, including risk and issue identification.
• Possess strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop solutions to complex technical issues under limited supervision.
• Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical details clearly to government leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support to US Government and the Tactical SATCOM Program Office organization responsible for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition, program management and technical execution of prime contractor AI&T and provide support to integration to the SoS integration and test.
• Provide direct support to the U.S. Government and Tactical SATCOM Program Office responsible for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition, program management, and technical execution.
• Support government‑led SoS Integration and Test, ensuring interoperability across space vehicles, payloads, ground systems, terminals, and enterprise interfaces.
• Participate in regular technical and programmatic meetings with government stakeholders and prime contractors, representing the government’s technical interests.
• Perform independent Space Vehicle AI&T technical assessments of prime contractor activities.
• Identify and assess discrepancies between planned and actual technical performance, including impacts to: Cost, Schedule, Quality, technical margins and risk
• Evaluate contractor AI&T readiness, test execution, and problem resolution effectiveness.
• Identify technical issues, anomalies, and risks, and assess downstream impacts to SoS integration and operational capability.
• Provide detailed written and verbal assessments of technical progress, integration maturity, and risk posture.
• Identify, elevate, and track technical and programmatic challenges requiring government attention.
• Develop and communicate clear, actionable technical recommendations to support key government program decisions.
• Examine system requirements that drive cost, complexity, or schedule risk, and identify potential alternatives to mitigate risk or improve affordability while preserving capability.
• Provide technical inputs to acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Compliance Document Lists (CDLs)
• Review proposed contractor changes to Class I documents, specifications, and compliance artifacts.
• Evaluate tailoring of compliance documentation and provide independent recommendations to the Government.
• Support test planning, verification, and validation activities related to SoS integration.

Skills

SATCOM requirements development

AI&T (Assembly, Integration, and Test)

System testing

Risk assessment and management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/CS

Master’s degree in a technical field

Job description

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.

Title

Systems Integration and Test Engineer

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 System Integration and Test Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the foreground 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

• Support to US Government and the Tactical SATCOM Program Office organization responsible for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition, program management and technical execution of prime contractor Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) and provide support to integration to the Systems of Systems integration and test. Participate in regular meetings with Government and prime contractor.
• Provide direct support to the U.S. Government and Tactical SATCOM Program Office responsible for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition, program management, and technical execution.
• Support government‑led System‑of‑Systems (SoS) Integration and Test, ensuring interoperability across space vehicles, payloads, ground systems, terminals, and enterprise interfaces.
• Participate in regular technical and programmatic meetings with government stakeholders and prime contractors, representing the government’s technical interests.
• Perform independent Space Vehicle Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) technical assessments of prime contractor activities.
• Identify and assess discrepancies between planned and actual technical performance, including impacts to: Cost, Schedule, Quality, technical margins and risk
• Evaluate contractor AI&T readiness, test execution, and problem resolution effectiveness.
• Identify technical issues, anomalies, and risks, and assess downstream impacts to SoS integration and operational capability.
• Provide detailed written and verbal assessments of technical progress, integration maturity, and risk posture.
• Identify, elevate, and track technical and programmatic challenges requiring government attention.
• Develop and communicate clear, actionable technical recommendations to support key government program decisions.
• Examine system requirements that drive cost, complexity, or schedule risk, and identify potential alternatives to mitigate risk or improve affordability while preserving capability.
• Provide technical inputs to acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Compliance Document Lists (CDLs)
• Review proposed contractor changes to Class I documents, specifications, and compliance artifacts.
• Evaluate tailoring of compliance documentation and provide independent recommendations to the Government.
• Support test planning, verification, and validation activities related to SoS integration.

Location: On-site

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• 8+ years’ experience with SATCOM requirements development, Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T), system testing, and production activities
• Experience supporting program office technical, schedule, and cost activities, including risk and issue identification
• Possess strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop solutions to complex technical issues under limited supervision
• Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical details clearly to government leadership
• Demonstrated ability to identify priorities and execute tasks with minimal direction or supervision
• Experience designing, analyzing, and assessing spacecraft and payload hardware to provide in‑depth technical evaluations and identify risks
• Experience designing, analyzing, and assessing SATCOM ground systems to provide in‑depth technical evaluations and identify risks

Desired Qualifications

• Possess a Secret or higher clearance
• Master’s degree in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• Experience with system‑of‑systems integration and test across space, ground, and user segments
• Familiarity with government test frameworks, verification strategies, and integration planning
• Experience reviewing or supporting Class I changes, configuration management, and technical baselines
• Systems engineering or program management certifications such as CSEP, ESEP, PMI / PMP

Basic Compensation: $135,000 to $169,000 in California

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

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or 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 of 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.