Senior Program Systems Integration Engineer

KBR•El Segundo, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking a Senior Program Systems Integration Engineer to join their team in El Segundo, CA. This role is crucial for defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting U.S. Space Force (USSF) Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM). The engineer will work within a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment, interfacing with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and USSF members. The position involves leading and supporting working groups focused on technical discussions, risk resolution, requirement gap identification, briefing development, action item tracking, and meeting minutes. The work is performed in a secure, on-site facility.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related technical field.
12+ years’ engineering work experience.
8+ years’ work experience in Systems Engineering, including such sub-disciplines as requirements management and technical baseline development, test planning, integration, and execution; verification; and validation.
Experience developing or managing requirements documents/specifications 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, Teams).
Work is on-site in a secure facility due to customer security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science, or related technical field.
Experience working with/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.
Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence).
Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, INCOSE CSEP / ESEP / ASEP).

Responsibilities

Develop and implement integration strategies and processes to successfully integrate satellite communication systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, Terminals), subsystems, elements, and components.
Manage the technical baselines among different stakeholders.
Perform analysis of the systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline.
Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (i.e. Digital twins) to support integration and test activities.
Work with Government and contractor personnel to close gaps with customer requirements across the program.
Support major requirements reviews, design reviews, and other associated meetings.
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.
Define and deliver alternative solutions to address different integration challenges; manage schedule impact and overall delivery of products.
Facilitate review of contractor-developed program documents by performing technical assessments and providing comments, compiling other review team comments, and working with contractors to adjudicate the comments.
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.