Title:
Ground Systems EngineerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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 Ground Systems Engineer to work on complex projects crucial to our national security objectives. They will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to assist the government in implementing and executing systems engineering processes to integrate ground systems into the operational baseline at a customer facility in Denver, CO.
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:
Advise and assist the government with the planning, engineering, integration, and O&M activities of ground systems.
Analyze and document site system architecture and impacts associated with system updates/deliveries.
Collaborates with Headquarters Directorates, site organizations, and mission partners to ensure understanding of project requirements and risks (cost, schedule, technical)
Document, develop and deliver analysis, recommendations, plans, reports/briefings to the Government.
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Basic Compensation:
$129,000 - $194,000 USD annually
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Qualifications:
Required:
TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) field required (contractual requirement) and nine (9) years or more relevant experience; master’s and seven (7) years or more experience.
Knowledge of customer’s space and ground domain mission and technical capabilities
Demonstrated experience with government customer’s systems engineering, mission readiness, and project management processes, familiar with site mission and ground systems integration procedures.
Systems engineering background; understanding of systems development life cycle from concept, requirements, engineering design, integration and test, deployment, maintenance, through decommissioning.
Experience in requirements definition, system architectures, systems analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation, and verification.
Polished communicator and proven collaborator; demonstrated ability to coordinate across all levels of government to ensure contracts effectively deliver required services and capabilities.
Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics.
Familiar with model-based systems engineering and digital engineering concepts and tools; Agile/DevSecOps development methodology, cloud technologies.
Desired:
Experience in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling DoD or Intelligence Community projects or Programs.
Experience in architecture management, baseline audit, and verification.
Familiar with JIRA, Confluence.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re 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
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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.