ESS Terminals Senior Systems Engineer

About the role

KBR's National Security Solutions team is hiring an ESS Terminals Senior Systems Engineer in El Segundo, CA. The engineer designs, implements and maintains complex infrastructure, platform and software systems that support National Leadership Authority capabilities, working on the next generation of space communication systems for the Space Force. The role sits within a Systems Engineering team and involves close collaboration with contractors, government civilians and the USSF.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements with outside organizations and oversee their development, delivery and implementation
• Lead technical projects and contribute to best practices and documentation
• Support Systems Engineering and Integration activities in a multidisciplinary environment
• Interface with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and the USSF on acquisition management development and support

Required profile

• Active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret desired)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or a related technical field
• 12+ years of engineering experience
• 5+ years in Systems Engineering, including requirements and technical baseline development, test planning and integration, verification and validation
• Experience developing or managing requirements or Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex systems
• Experience with Protected SATCOM Terminals, either operationally or on the engineering and integration side
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Preferred: experience with MILSATCOM systems (AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, FAB-T) and ground and airborne systems
• Preferred: Agile development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)
• Preferred: professional certifications such as PMP, INCOSE CSEP or ESEP

What we offer

• Basic compensation of $162,000 to $203,000 in El Segundo, depending on knowledge, skills and experience
• Benefits that may include 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off and flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development
• On-site work in a secure facility with minimal travel and standard hours