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Title:

Space Systems Expert

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 an experienced Space Systems Expert to join our dynamic and talented National Security Space (NSS) Division supporting the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) in Colorado Spring, CO. The successful candidate will be a critical contributor to authoring multiple senior leader briefings for decision-making, in addition to providing strategic thought leadership ideas and guidance to the Strategic Cell within SSIO and its leaders. The selected individual will understand enterprise integration across multiple PEOs and depth of knowledge of risks and gaps. The successful candidate will provide technical recommendations for consideration on ground segment architectures to include battle management operational and tactical command and control functions (BMC2), and best practices on mitigating integration challenges in transitioning systems to operational use. In addition, the candidate shall have the ability to navigate and lead enterprise integration discussions with multiple stakeholders both internal and external to SSC, and a team of multi-disciplined engineers and SMEs.

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.

Work Environment:

+ Location: On-site

+ Travel Requirements: Moderate

+ Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

+ Maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance

+ Obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility and accesses

+ Technical depth in battle management command and control (both operational and tactical levels)

+ Works well and is a team player on multi-disciplined system engineering team to provide integration test, training, and exercise strategies

+ Familiarity with end-to-end system lifecycle development, design, testing, integration, and deployment of operational systems

+ Ability to develop trusted relationships with Government leaders and with mission partners

+ Demonstrated experience in system integration, system of systems engineering (SoSE), agile integration approaches, horizontally scalable architectures, and operational employment of DoD systems/capabilities

+ Flexible systems thinker with the ability to deliver results quickly.

+ Self-starter with effective time management skills

+ Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational and communications skills, effective and clear written and oral communication abilities, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills

+ Expert in space system acquisition processes and execution

+ Fluent knowledge of SoSE best practices and application of processes to enterprise integration to deliver full scale end-to-end systems

Preferred Qualifications:

+ MS degree or 10 years of experience with space system integration, specifically in command and control (C2) systems within a DoD program

+ Ability to adapt and flex to execution of multiple mission sets across a diverse set of work programs and tasks

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation:

Colorado Springs, CO $180,000 - $198,000

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.

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 KBRAt 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, 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.