Senior Sustainment Systems Engineer

KBR•Colorado Springs, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. This position supports a Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Management Office (PMO) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO, conducting Operations & Sustainment (O&S) for satellite communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems. The role requires an experienced, proactive Systems Engineer who can learn autonomously and work collaboratively in small teams to address technical challenges for legacy and transitioning space-based telecommunication capabilities. This is an engineering management position that requires technical acumen and the ability to manage technical baselines using established government systems engineering, integration & test (SEIT) processes and procedures. The successful candidate will join the MSEIT Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT) to support Joint and Allied combat readiness using MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems. The MSEIT effort provides Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command, supporting the acquisition of Military Satellite Communications systems. The work environment is highly collaborative, utilizing modern tools and methodologies for complex space and ground communications systems integration.

Requirements

Active DoW SECRET clearance required to be considered for this position
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited university
12+ years of experience in a DoW program office with an understanding of DoW acquisition processes
12+ years of experience working with strategic & tactical MILSATCOM space systems
2+ years’ experience in program/project management
Expertise with requirements development and analysis and the development of systems engineering-related documents
Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and Model Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo and/or Rhapsody
Experience with risk identification, risk management and development of mitigation strategies
Knowledge of Agile software development processes and applications (i.e., Jira/Confluence)
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective interpersonal and team-player skills
Clear and concise written, verbal communications and presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Nice To Haves

Possess knowledge of Agile software development processes and applications (e.g., Jira/Confluence)
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) experience and/or Scrum Master (SSM) Certification
Experience managing hardware/software configuration control and Quality Assurance (QA) compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 20001, ITIL, CMMI Level 3)
Experience supporting government defense contracts and tracking of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
High-performing, self-motivated decision-maker with a proven track record of leading cross-functional IPTs
Direct experience with Change Management and Configuration Management (CM) processes and managing technical artifacts, digital pipelines, and configuration control for agile software development

Responsibilities

Engage both government and corporate stakeholders to effectively produce outstanding results
Provide senior-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills to the government customer; drive technical challenges to their most logical resolution
Coordinate with numerous stakeholders/customers from DoW agencies to commercial industry that translate to tangible, positive, mission-focused results
Learn and apply established government SEIT processes and procedures in support of MILSATCOM and NC3 O&S activities
Develop, analyze and maintain systems engineering documentation and capability requirements to ensure alignment with mission objectives and continuous readiness
Apply Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) frameworks and DoW acquisition best practices to daily program office operations, directly advancing strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems