Title:
Senior Engineer
KBR is seeking a Senior System Engineer to support the United States Space Force's (USSF) Satellite Control Network (SCN). The SCN provides highly reliable and secure data transfer, telemetry, tracking, command, control, and communications (TT&C3) for more than 195 Department of Defense (DoD), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), civil, and allied satellites.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of engineering work in the sustainment of an operable system capable of meeting requirements within imposed constraints including mass, cost, and schedule.
Designs and/or researches subsystem interfaces to ensure that subsystems are integrated and work together to form a viable complete system. Performs functional analysis of a system to ensure it meets performance criteria and mission constraints and to feed the analysis results back to the subsystem development teams.
Uses standard procedures in carrying out assignments associated with research, design, development or analysis of specific parts, components, interfaces, or minor phases of a project.
Coordinates with other technical personnel in solving technical problems, fabricating equipment, gathering information, formulating plans, designs, cost estimates and specifications.
Provides assistance to higher level engineers in most of the detail work and translates technical guidance and data received into usable information applicable to the particular assignment.
May serve as company representative advising customer and contractor personnel on technical requirements for products or services, support equipment and electronic equipment installation. Plans, directs, and coordinates engineering functions involved in the design and development, installation, testing and integration of systems and subsystems.
Directs or conducts research studies necessary for the improvement or reconfiguration of systems or subsystems.
Serves as the customer interface and organizational consultant on significant issues requiring technical guidance, redirection, or resolution.
Directs the work of lower level technical personnel as required. Assists in compiling and preparing comprehensive technical reports and proposals. May participate as a team member of multiple teams; may act as primary intra-organizational liaison.
Expected to lead projects and personnel while on site.
Travel approximately 25%, but upwards of 50%.
Basic Qualifications and Skills Requirements:
BS degree in engineering or applied science with at least five years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications and Skill Requirements:
BS degree in engineering or applied science with at least 8 years of related experience.
Working knowledge of the SCN
SATCOM experience
US Space Force experience
Basic Compensation:
Salary Range: 101,000 – 126,300
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.
Benefits:
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.
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.