KBR Careers · 1 month ago
Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) SME
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $162K/yr
8+ years expKBR’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, the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) SME will provide expert technical assistance and analysis related to WGS satellites and the Global SATCOM Configuration Control Element, playing a critical role in protecting national security.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Advanced understanding and ability to troubleshoot WGS satellite and the GSCCE
Demonstrates exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness in SATCOM operations and maintenance
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 Careers
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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