Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Engineer

KBR•El Segundo, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking a Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Engineer to join their team in El Segundo, CA. This role is crucial for protecting national security and involves supporting Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The engineer will work on defining the next generation of space communication systems for the Air Force Military Satellite Communications. The position requires on-site work in a secure facility and collaboration with various stakeholders including SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and members of the US Space Force. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides cutting-edge SE&I for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center, supporting the acquisition of advanced Military Satellite Communications systems. The team utilizes modern tools and methodologies to integrate complex space and ground communications systems.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
15+ years experience in systems engineering, integration, or architecture development for complex aerospace, defense, or space systems.
Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programs.
Experience working with military and DoD civilians.
Demonstrated experience integrating Space and Ground segments within national security space, military satellite communications, or related space programs.
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

TS/SCI (or eligible) clearance.
MS degree in technical field (such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science) or Space Systems.
Experience with mission planning, COMSEC/TRANSEC, or key management.
Demonstrated strong Systems Engineering and Technical Leadership experience.
Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence).
INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification or equivalent systems engineering credentials.

Responsibilities

Lead ground systems engineering and integration activities to develop, define, and implement ESS ground architectures, technical approaches, and engineering processes required to integrate satellite communication systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, and Terminals), subsystems, elements, and components; establish, maintain, and control the technical baseline across multiple stakeholders and programs.
Perform analysis of the systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline.
Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (e.g., MBSE, Digital Twins, digital threads, and analytical models) to develop ground architectures, evaluate technical performance, support integration planning, and verify system behavior throughout the lifecycle.
Work with Government and contractor engineering teams to analyze, resolve, and document technical gaps, requirements discrepancies, interface issues, and architecture trades; support major requirements reviews, architecture reviews, design reviews, and other technical forums.
Lead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetings—by developing briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes—to address/resolve risks, issues, and action items.
Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts to enterprise capabilities and to cross-stakeholder integration concerns.
Conduct trade studies, engineering analyses, and technical assessments to develop and evaluate alternative solutions for complex integration and architecture challenges; assess technical, cost, schedule, and performance impacts of recommended solutions.
Facilitate technical reviews of program documentation, including requirements specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), verification artifacts, engineering analyses, and design products; provide technical comments and adjudicate resolutions with stakeholders.
Serve as a subject matter expert to assess technical issues and to prepare briefings to U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders; provide courses of actions to support Government decisions.
Support management of risks, issues, interdependencies, identifying schedule disconnects and conflicts, developing action plans for resolution, and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions.