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Connect. Grow. with KBR!\nKBR’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.\nYou will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.\nThe MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art 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.\nWhy Join Us?\nInnovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.\n\nCollaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.\n\nImpactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nServe as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership for MILSATCOM backhaul and network transport solutions.\nDevelop, review, and refine network requirements, CONOPS, and technical performance parameters for SATCOM-enabled services.\nProvide independent assessment of prime contractor network architectures, ensuring alignment with government standards, mission needs, and enterprise integration requirements.\nSupport government evaluation of system trades, technical risks, and architectural alternatives across space, ground, and terrestrial environments.\nLead the development of networking concepts of operations (CONOPS) and technical requirements for MILSATCOM backhaul and transport services.\nAnalyze and advise on MILSATCOM backhaul architectures, including space segment, ground/baseband processing, transport, and enterprise network interfaces.\nSupport integration planning between prime SATCOM systems and DoD infrastructure, including DISA services and Service-specific networks.\nAssess baseband network switching, routing, and transport mechanisms required to connect SATCOM systems to DoD enterprise environments.\nIdentify interoperability concerns, interface gaps, and network performance impacts across integrated systems.\nIntegrate prime contractor SATCOM solutions with DoD infrastructure, including DISA transport services and Service-specific networks (Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force).\nCoordinate closely with prime contractors, government program offices, DISA, and operational users to align designs with mission, security, and operational constraints.\nSupport definition and review of interface requirements, network diagrams, and technical documentation ensuring interoperability and standards compliance.\nAnalyze network performance parameters including bandwidth, latency, availability, redundancy, and resiliency for MILSATCOM backhaul architectures.\nProvide technical input to acquisition activities, including requirements development, request for proposal (RFP) support, design reviews, and test planning.\nEvaluate and recommend network technologies, protocols, and architectures to improve performance, security, and resiliency across SATCOM and terrestrial segments.\nParticipate in and lead technical interchange meetings (TIMs) with government and industry stakeholders to resolve integration challenges.\nSupport system verification, validation, and operational acceptance activities for SATCOM and network transport solutions.\nServe as a technical mentor and subject-matter expert in MILSATCOM networking and DoD integration best practices.\nWork Environment:\nLocation: On-site\n\nTravel Requirements: Minimal\n\nWorking Hours: Standard\n\nQualifications:\nRequired:\nActive Secret security clearance\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline\n10+ years of experience supporting military communications or network systems acquisition and/or operations\n5+ years of experience working in development, research, or advanced engineering environments supporting government programs\n5+ years of experience interfacing directly with senior stakeholders and contributing to requirements development and technical decision-making\nDemonstrated experience working in a SETA, SEIT, FFRDC, or government advisory role supporting space and/or networked systems\nDemonstrated expertise in the development of networking CONOPS and technical requirements for military or government systems\nStrong understanding of MILSATCOM architectures, including backhaul services, ground systems, and enterprise network integration\nKnowledge of DoD network environments, including transport, routing, switching, and enterprise services\nAbility to perform independent technical analysis of contractor solutions\nDemonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with senior government, DISA, and industry stakeholders\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical briefs, recommendations, and decision support materials\nWorking knowledge of software or scripting languages used for network modeling, emulation, or simulation\nDesired:\nTS/SCI eligibility or active clearance\n\nMaster’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline.\n\nExperience with software-defined networking (SDN), virtualized network functions (VNF), or modern network management architectures.\n\nExperience supporting DISA architectures, transport services, or enterprise network integration efforts.\n\nDemonstrated expertise in software development or automation supporting network design, testing, or analysis.\n\nFamiliarity with DISA services, architectures, and transport offerings.\n\nExperience with DoD acquisition lifecycle, requirements definition, and systems engineering processes.\n\nExperience working in multi-domain environments, including space, terrestrial, and enterprise networks\n\nSystems engineering or program management certifications such as CSEP, ESEP, PMI / PMP\n\nBasic Compensation: $150,000 - $187,000 in California\nThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.\nReady 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.\nKBR Benefits\nKBR 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.\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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