ESS Terminals SME Engineer

KBR•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking an ESS Terminals SME Engineer to join their team in Colorado Springs, CO. This role is critical in 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. The engineer will collaborate with outside 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 role is part of a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications, and will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command, supporting the acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems.

Requirements

Active DoD Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related technical field
15+ 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
Experience with MILSATCOM systems, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programs, and ground systems such as MPSS, CCS-C
Experience working with military and DoD civilians
Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals, networks, command and control, and planning subsystems
Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Work is required to be on-site in a secure facility due to security requirements

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science, or related technical field
Familiarity with National Security SATCOM System Synchronization Roadmap (NS4R)
Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)
Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, INCOSE CSEP or ESEP)

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and maintaining complex infrastructure, platform, and software systems that support National Leadership Authority capabilities.
Analyzing system requirements and overseeing development, delivery, and implementation of those requirements in collaboration with outside organizations.
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.