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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.\nKBR is seeking a Senior Sustainment Systems Engineer to support a Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Management Office (PMO) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We conduct Operations & Sustainment (O&S) activities for state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, providing global secure, survivable and protected communications for our Nation’s warfighters.\nWe are looking for an experienced, proactive Systems Engineer who is a self-starter capable of autonomous, on-the-job, learning/growth while working in a collaborative environment of small teams. The ideal candidate will employ their skills and experience to tackle technical challenges and drive executable solutions for legacy and transitioning strategic and tactical space-based telecommunication capabilities. This opportunity is an engineering management position where the ideal candidate will not only have the required technical acumen, but also the ability to proactively engage and effectively manage technical baselines using established/proven government systems engineering, integration & test (SEIT) processes and procedures to advance O&S activities for legacy and transitioning capabilities employed in the field. Join our high-functioning, high-performing MSEIT Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be an important part of directly and positively affecting Joint and Allied combat readiness as they employ MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications worldwide during full spectrum military operations.\nThe 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 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\nWork Environment:\nLocation: On-site\n\nTravel Requirements: Minimal\n\nWorking Hours: Standard\n\nDuties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nEngage both government and corporate stakeholders to effectively produce outstanding results\nProvide senior-level critical thinking and problem solving skills to the government customer; drive technical challenges to their most logical resolution\nCoordinate with numerous stakeholders/customers from DoW agencies to commercial industry that translate to tangible, positive, mission-focused results\nLearn and apply established government SEIT processes and procedures in support of MILSATCOM and NC3 O&S activities\nDevelop, analyze and maintain systems engineering documentation and capability requirements to ensure alignment with mission objectives and continuous readiness\nApply Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) frameworks and DoW acquisition best practices to daily program office operations, directly advancing strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems\nTravel: Up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government customer direction\nQualifications:\nRequired:\nActive DoW SECRET clearance required to be considered for this position\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited university\n5 years experience in SE&I associated with system acquisitions and/or O&S\nExpertise with requirements development and analysis and the development of systems engineering-related documents\nKnowledge of Agile software development processes and applications (i.e., Jira/Confluence)\nSolid analytical and problem-solving skills\nEffective interpersonal and team-player skills\nClear and concise written, verbal communications and presentation skills\nProficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)\nPreferred:\n6+ years of experience in a DoW program office with an understanding of DoW acquisition processes\n6+ years of experience working with strategic & tactical MILSATCOM space systems\nExperience working in a CMMI environment\nPossess knowledge of Agile software development processes and applications (e.g., Jira/Confluence)\nDirect experience with Change Management and Configuration Management (CM) processes\nPossess Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification\nThis position is 100% onsite at Peterson Space Force Base's (PSFB), Product Support Facility (PSF) given mission requirements and is not eligible for formal hybrid or full remote employment options.\nBasic Compensation: $110,000-$138,000 in Colorado Springs\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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