Ground Systems Engineer
Title: Ground Systems EngineerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBRs 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 countrys most critical role protecting our national security. KBR is seeking a highly motivated System Engineer tosupport our customer's acquisition office. The Office provides innovative technology solutions that enable the customer tomeet near and emerging national and defense intelligence needs through thedevelopment and operations of technology demonstrations, prototypes, and new systems that guide revolutionary change.The successful candidate will be able to grasp technical concepts and translate those concepts into requirements to guide system development, CONOPs, and program baseline documentation. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBRs 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: Assess the technical and programmatic development of Ground systems, subsystems, units, and CONOPs. System Engineering with focus on Requirements, Mission Capability Statements, and ICD Development. Support technical planning, generation of technical requirements for demonstration program phase and demonstration transition to operations. Support the customer in determining future needs and requirements using Agile process. Support development of technical evaluation criteria and checklists for contractor demonstrations and milestone reviews leading to Acquisition Milestone approval. Lead/coordinate technical engagements with multiple developers and user community. Facilitate demonstration execution and program office evaluations. Support RFP/SOW and requirement development for Major System Acquisition contract and readiness milestone activities. Support the COTR in programmatic and contractual decision-making for best value to the Government as well as manage post-award contract to include review of CDRLs for sufficiency and accuracy and generate ECPs. Lead System-level trade studies.
Work Environment: Qualifications: Required: Active/Current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required. B.S. or greater with a STEM degree. 6 or more years relevant technical experience. Exposure to the system design trade process, assessing system design options, analyzing mission requirements, monitoring system development, test development/execution. Experience supporting Space Vehicle IPT, or equivalent organization, on a development program. Experience in Agile development processes. Experience in acquisition source selection and down-select and/or demonstration phase execution.
Desired: 5+ years experience with customer ground systems acquisition and/or sustainment. Understanding of systems engineering, acquisition, and operations best practices. Contract execution oversight of technical performance.
Ready to Make a Difference? If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together. KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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. 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 teams 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, 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.
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