ESS Terminals Senior Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.•El Segundo, CA

5d•$162,000 - $203,000•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking an ESS Terminals Senior Systems Engineer to join their team in El Segundo, CA. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex infrastructure, platform, and software systems that support National Leadership Authority capabilities. The position requires a deep understanding of system architecture, Protected SATCOM Terminal configurations, and security protocols to ensure robust, scalable, and secure environments. The engineer will collaborate with external organizations to analyze system requirements and oversee their development, delivery, and implementation. Additionally, the role involves leading technical projects and contributing to the development of best practices and documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience with Protected SATCOM Terminals, either operationally or in engineering and integration. The engineer will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems for Space Force Military Satellite Communications, supporting Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. This involves interfacing and collaborating with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading-edge SE&I for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command, supporting the acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems. The team seeks technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment using modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related technical field
12+ years’ engineering experience
5+ years’ experience in Systems Engineering, such as 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
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

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance
Master’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science, or related technical field
Experience with MILSATCOM systems, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programs
Experience working with military and DoD civilians
Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networks
Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)
Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, INCOSE CSEP or ESEP)
Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex infrastructure, platform, and software systems that supports National Leadership Authority capabilities.
Experience with Protected SATCOM Terminals – either operationally or with prior experience on the engineering and integration side.

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and maintaining complex infrastructure, platform, and software systems that support National Leadership Authority capabilities.
Collaborating with outside organizations to analyze system requirements and oversee development, delivery, and implementation of those requirements.
Leading technical projects.
Contributing to the development of best practices and documentation.
Supporting Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.
Interfacing and collaborating with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support.