Job Description
Title:
Senior Systems Engineer
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.
KBR is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Join a small, hand selected systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Advanced Communications Acquisition Delta (SZM). You will work onsite, co-located and closely integrated with the Government Customer.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the test planning effort to coordinate working group recommendations and to resolve test questions from stakeholders
Lead/support government/contractor working groups to develop relevant test scenarios and detailed test planning, culminating in test readiness reviews, test conduct, and review/acceptance of results
Crafting, coordinating and managing test planning and verification documents
Coordinate the assessment of contractor test plans against the baseline architecture
Serve as the test subject matter expert for interacting with users
Coordinate and participate in integration testing, analysis and reporting to verify requirement and interface compliance
Interact closely with and align efforts of stakeholders
Manage and track giver-receiver items across test stakeholder
May require up to 20% travel
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications:
BS degree in electrical or mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline
5+ years of relevant experience in integration and testing
10+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering
Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in cross-functional planning, coordination and task execution across the spectrum of systems engineering and integration activities
Strong interpersonal skills, as well as clear and concise written, verbal communications and presentation skills
Technical expertise in space or ground systems integration, test, verification, and validation
Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment
An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position
Preferred Skills and Experience:
MS in engineering
Experience in MILSATCOM or commercial SATCOM systems
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Basic Compensation: $160,000 - $188,000
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.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, ****** 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.
Senior Systems Engineer
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.
KBR is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Join a small, hand selected systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Advanced Communications Acquisition Delta (SZM). You will work onsite, co-located and closely integrated with the Government Customer.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the test planning effort to coordinate working group recommendations and to resolve test questions from stakeholders
Lead/support government/contractor working groups to develop relevant test scenarios and detailed test planning, culminating in test readiness reviews, test conduct, and review/acceptance of results
Crafting, coordinating and managing test planning and verification documents
Coordinate the assessment of contractor test plans against the baseline architecture
Serve as the test subject matter expert for interacting with users
Coordinate and participate in integration testing, analysis and reporting to verify requirement and interface compliance
Interact closely with and align efforts of stakeholders
Manage and track giver-receiver items across test stakeholder
May require up to 20% travel
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications:
BS degree in electrical or mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline
5+ years of relevant experience in integration and testing
10+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering
Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in cross-functional planning, coordination and task execution across the spectrum of systems engineering and integration activities
Strong interpersonal skills, as well as clear and concise written, verbal communications and presentation skills
Technical expertise in space or ground systems integration, test, verification, and validation
Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment
An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position
Preferred Skills and Experience:
MS in engineering
Experience in MILSATCOM or commercial SATCOM systems
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Basic Compensation: $160,000 - $188,000
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.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, ****** 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Systems Engineer- post position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Los Angeles offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
