KBR Careers · 3 weeks ago
Ground Systems Software Engineer
Denver, Colorado
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expKBR is a company that provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the national security sector. They are seeking a Ground Systems Software Engineer to support the development and analysis of ground system command and control software, ensuring it meets national security requirements.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide expert advice/analysis on ground systems software requirements, design, installation, test, and operations support for the ground system’s command, control, configuration
Monitor and ensure overall system software adhere to systems requirements, program ground system requirements, assess verification methodologies and coordinate developer’s CONOPs with stakeholders
Assess evolving Information Assurance standards in the context of planned product obsolescence
Provide day-to-day support to customer lead. Develop and assess briefing packages for SPO engineering, risk, and program-management reviews
Support relevant ground system software and hardware specification development and test planning activities
Monitor the development, installation, and transition to operations of a cloud-based, satellite command and control system
Monitor developer completion of ground segment specification sell-off, along with other verification and validation activities to include cross-organizational thread-lead support for ground segment requirements sell-off
Provide expert advice concerning software development – review software interface definition for accuracy to ensure requirement allocation documentation is complete and accurate
Coordinate with spacecraft bus development team and ground systems software
Coordinate across the Program Office for any proposed specification changes and facilitate integration of changes into the baseline
Coordinate Discrepancy reports and assist in the prioritization and communication of reports to the Government
Develop productive relationships with development contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other spacecraft, payload, and ground subject matter experts
Advise and mentor customer personnel regarding Segment architecture, specification, and verification and validation
Qualification
Required
Active/Current TS/SCI with Poly
BS Degree required
9+ years of experience with a BS degree, 6+ years of experience with an MS degree
Prior ground system experience in a major satellite program office or commercial SATCOM office
Demonstrated knowledgeable of DevSecOps
Must be familiar with agile software development processes and associated metrics
Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition, development and O&M practices for large, complex systems
Experience in DoD/IC acquisition process and program management milestones
Familiarity with Customer software security best practices for software code implementation and design
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to be effective in a USG/Contractor team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
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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