Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) SME

KBR, Inc. • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. KBR is seeking a Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) SME to join our team at Schriever SFB. Active TS/SCI clearance required. The WGS SME provides expert technical assistance, analysis, and informal training related to the WGS satellites and the Global SATCOM Configuration Control Element (GSCCE).

Requirements

• BA/BS degree and 8+ years of experience, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• US Citizen
• Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI is required.
• Five years of system design experience, including hardware/software integration.
• Ten years of directly related experience in SATCOM is required.
• Applies advanced knowledge of WGS to achieve customer requirements associated with operations and sustainment of the WSOMS network and the GSCCE.
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve problems independently and in high pressure situations.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced understanding and ability to troubleshoot WGS satellite and the GSCCE.
• Demonstrates exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness in SATCOM operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible WGS and GSCCE expert.
• Informs/Advises system operators on enterprise-scale SATCOM.
• Exhibits exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness in SATCOM operations and maintenance.
• Provides technical information and analysis concerning WGS and GSSCE operations.
• Participates in technical meetings, working groups, analysis, and reporting tasks as required.
• Coordinates and consolidates integration and test efforts.
• Leads troubleshooting efforts and resolves problems.
• Supports major GSCCE system updates and configuration rollouts.
• Analyzes and resolves difficult and complicated program support deficiencies.
• Conducts independent technical assessment of systems design.
• Performs as the primary contract technical liaison with contractor technical experts, representatives of other contractors, and U.S. Government personnel.
• Leads or participates in spacecraft operations support, analysis, and reporting.
• Develops technical documentation and procedures for installation, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with technical specifications, program requirements, and quality standards.
• Supports informal training related to the WGS satellite and the GSCCE.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level