Senior Space Systems Expert/Engineer

Title :

Senior Space Systems Expert / Engineer

KBR is seeking a Senior Space Systems Experts / Engineers to join our Hemisphere team. Work location is El Segundo, CA. Qualified applicants will serve as a trusted advisor and expert on space systems control functions and supporting engineering services required to enable and support the protect and defend mission set for Space Systems Command (SSC).

The successful candidate will collaborate and communicate with the Hemisphere leadership team to ensure processes and products are delivered within program schedule and demonstrate depth of knowledge as applied and used in space control system of systems integration.

Critical skillsets for qualified applicants include but are not limited to :

• Leads technical requirements development, systems engineering, and oversees development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate and test space systems
• Highly knowledgeable in payload integration, sensor employment, and application of orbital mechanics as they impact space operations, CONOPS development, and mission planning
• Performs system integration of multiple efforts to integrate complex space systems and their deployment into on-orbit operations
• Ability to over communicate clearly and in a collaborative manner with mission partners on interface control documents
• Oversees requirements verification and validation processes and execution of them
• Makes space program risk assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the Chief Engineer and Program Manager
• Expertly collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and other contractor personnel

Qualifications

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Science degree in related science field (orbital mechanics, space physics, etc) and twelve (12) years or more experience
• Expertise in technical requirements development, systems engineering lifecycle, and application to DoD space system acquisition processes
• Proficient in requirements verification and validation for specific space system components and subcomponents to include orbitology, navigation, sensor employment, communications, optimization, and command and control
• Active Top Secret SCI
• Recognized demonstrated leadership skills in the Aerospace or DoD working across space and ground segment organizations
• Experience serving as a team lead, project leader, or program manager on performance-based contracts for the U.S. Government
• Highly adept with writing and delivering documents and briefings with effective communication skills and style that promote inclusivity of ideas as they pertain to working, interfacing, and leading multi-disciplined team of engineers

Desired :

• Master’s degree preferred in related engineering discipline (systems engineering, aerospace engineering, etc) and 10 years of experience in DoD space system acquisitions
• SAP eligible
• Expertise in navigating dynamic and fast paced engineering acquisition program offices within the DoD
• DoD or NRO programs with a focus on space system architectures to include the ground segment layer
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and software engineering best practices

Target salary range for El Segundo

$175,000 $215,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and / or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation :

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.

Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits :

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and / or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.