Protected Tactical Satellite Resilient (PTS-R) Program Requirements Systems Engineer Lead
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Protected Tactical Satellite Resilient (PTS-R) Program Requirements Systems Engineer LeadBelong. 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 (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.
Lead the technical baseline team ensuring full compliance and traceability of contractor specifications with the approved government technical baseline for the Protected Tactical Satellite Resilient (PTS-R) program.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
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:
- Analyze requirements to identify potential conflicts, ambiguities, and gaps, proposing solutions to address them.
- Work with subject matter experts to ensure proposed hardware/software implementations satisfy program requirements.
- Utilize a requirement management tool (e.g., Jira, Doors, Azure Boards) to effectively capture, track, and manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure traceability between requirements, design documents, test cases, and deliverables.
- Work with configuration management and technical SMEs/bookbosses in developing and tracking Change Proposals.
- Assess proposed baseline changes for impacts to requirements and verification. Supporting the customer with verification tracking to ensure the developer and source requirements are adequately verified.
- Develop acquisition and technical requirements-related briefings, plans, papers, and other documentation in support of SSC decision making. Collaborating with prime contractors, other support contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force.
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
- Must have a minimum of an active SECRET clearance to be considered for this position
- BS degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, or network and telecommunications
- 10+ years’ experience in systems engineering, integration, and/or test
- 5+ years’ experience working on DoD programs
- 5+ years demonstrated experience leading technical teams
- Solid analytical and problem solving skills
- Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
- Capable in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Desired:
- 2+ years’ experience with space systems in space or ground segments
- 2+ years’ experience in a space acquisitions environment
- Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and tools used to support requirements development and traceability
- Experience in satellite hardware and software development
- Professional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP, ESEP, ASEP or PMP
Basic Compensation: $155,000-$185,000 in California
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
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.
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 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.
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