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KBR, Inc. · 1 month ago

Space Systems Advanced Development Chief Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $236K/yr

20+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leader in providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the national security sector. They are seeking a Space Systems Advanced Development Chief Engineer to lead the Systems Engineering & Integration efforts for next-generation military satellite communications systems, ensuring effective collaboration and technical leadership in a multidisciplinary environment.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead SE&I Futures technical baseline and technology development for space systems command MILCOMM Program Executive Office

Maintain the military satcom solutions architecture and capabilities baseline for future systems

Support Analysis of Alternatives, trades, and acquisition of satellite and ground systems in support of tactical and strategic objectives of the Spaceforce Force Design

Interfacing with satcom users and stakeholders assessing needs, interfaces, and capabilities and apply to requirements, simulation, and development activities

Support international coalition architectures and operations development and planning

Develop new processes, tools, and algorithms in support of the architecture and technology integration processes

Conduct market and satellite and ground technology assessments and develop and launch projects to mature and transition capability onto programs and into operations

Interface with customers, users, and stakeholders at location, conferences, and workshops

Work with the nationwide network of the Futures Team SME’s

Face time with Los Angeles and Colorado Spaceforce customers in office exchange, meetings, tag-ups, and reviews

Travel Requirements: moderate to high (may moderate through use of nationwide SME network)

Qualification

Space-based communications systemsSystems engineeringTechnical requirements developmentTechnology developmentMilitary satellite systemsCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

An active TS/SCI clearance is required for this position

Bachelor of Science and twenty-five (25) years or more experience; Master of Science and twenty (20) years or more experience; 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of additional degrees

Experience with space-based communications systems and/or military or commercial satellite systems

Experience with technical requirements development, systems engineering, systems integration, technology development, and overseeing development contracts to develop, design, assess simulation and prototype hardware and software

Must have an in-scope security background investigation (S or TS), and SCI eligible and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)

Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination

Preferred

Additional master's degrees or PhD considered a plus and may impact compensation profile

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees