Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer
About The Position
KBR is seeking a Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer to join its team in El Segundo, California. The role is part of the Systems Integration team within Systems Engineering, supporting the next generation of space communication systems for U.S. Space Force Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM). The engineer will support Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment and work with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and U.S. Space Force personnel. Work is on-site in a secure facility due to customer security requirements. The role supports the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test effort for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command, contributing to the acquisition of secure, global, survivable, and protected communications systems. The engineer will develop integration approaches across ground, space, crypto, and terminal segments; assess requirements and technical baselines; apply digital engineering methods; lead and support working groups; evaluate technical changes and program documents; and provide technical assessments and decision support to government stakeholders. KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business is planned to spin off as the independent company Trinzic, expected in January 2027. Employees who join the business before the spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- Master’s degree in a technical field, such as engineering or computer science.
- At least 15 years of demonstrated work experience in Systems Engineering.
- At least 10 years of demonstrated work experience leading technical teams.
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Ability to work on-site in a secure facility due to customer security requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in a technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science.
- Experience working with or on MILSATCOM programs, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, or FAB-T terminal programs.
- Experience working with military personnel and DoD civilians.
- Experience with ground and space systems, such as terminals and networks.
- Demonstrated strong Systems Engineering and technical leadership experience.
- Knowledge and experience with Agile development and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement integration strategies and processes for satellite communication systems, segments, subsystems, elements, and components, and manage technical baselines among stakeholders.
- Analyze systems requirements that define the technical baseline and support verification of that baseline.
- Apply digital engineering methods and modeling strategies, including digital twins, to support integration and test activities.
- Work with government and contractor personnel to close gaps with customer requirements and support major requirements reviews, design reviews, and related meetings.
- Lead and support government/contractor working group meetings by preparing briefings, leading discussions, and documenting minutes to address risks, issues, and action items.
- Review proposed technical-baseline changes for impacts to enterprise capabilities and cross-stakeholder integration.
- Define and deliver alternative solutions for integration challenges, managing schedule impacts and product delivery.
- Review contractor-developed program documents through technical assessments; provide and compile review comments and work with contractors to adjudicate them.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on technical issues, prepare briefings for U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders, and provide courses of action to support government decisions.
- Support management of risks, issues, and interdependencies; identify schedule disconnects and conflicts; develop action plans; and assist the government in executing selected solutions.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional training and development
- Potential sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, depending on eligibility and policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
