Sr. Ground Systems Engineer- Top Secret

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Sr. Ground Systems Engineer- Top Secret

KBR is searching for a skilled, Space Ground Systems Senior Software Engineer to support development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating space ground system software. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

Ground Systems Engineer Principal Duty

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide systems engineering and technical assistance support in leading-edge satellite ground system software, to include developing and integrating into a cloud-based architectures for mission planning and execution and command and control of space vehicles. This candidate must also have background on ground entry points, command, control, and communication systems to the Ground/Ops IPT lead as well as networks and software of those systems. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership.

SETA Role and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical guidance to the development team and program manager and is responsible for ensuring all technical and programmatic requirements for mission ground system software deliveries
• Responsible to track and oversee deficiency reporting and analysis as well as analyze plans for deficiency resolution
• Primary contact responsible for ground system software design documentation to include system requirements, critical methods, high level design, and recommends changes or modifications
• Provide evaluation of trending data to validate nominal system performance or identification of system degradation
• Review and approve ground system baseline changes
• Provide project management and technical leadership for engineering activities
• Perform all functional duties independently, with little guidance
• Employ highly specialized knowledge or experience to anticipate challenges
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy-oral and written

Qualifications

Required skills:

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant classified DoD work experience
• Proven experience in development and fielding satellite ground systems software
• Knowledge of ground entry points, command, control, communication systems, and mission data processing
• Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
• Knowledge of ground system engineering, development, and manufacturing
• Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software
• Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)

Desired skills:

• Five (5) years of relevant DoD work experience with SAP and/or SCI
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
• Experience with rapid prototyping
• Experience with integrated air, space and cyberspace capabilities
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
• Experience using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systems
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space ground systems
• Fluency with IC organizations

Education

Minimum Requirements:

• An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) degree

Clearance:

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph
• Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment

Location/Travel Requirements:

• Full-time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland AFB, NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States

In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

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.