Systems Engineer - Multiple Positions: Jr, Mid, Sr

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Systems Engineer - Multiple Positions: Jr, Mid, Sr

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Systems Engineers, Multiple Positions Open: Jr, Mid, Sr

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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• 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 successfully getting mission capability on orbit and shaping the future of space reconnaissance.
  
  

 

Program Overview

KBR was selected to support the US Space Force/Air Force Research Laboratory’s ASTRO (Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization) contract to provide mission equipment operations, maintenance, and upgrades to the USSF’s AMOS site in Maui, Hawaii. The AMOS site plays a vital role in national security by monitoring man-made objects in space and continuously developing next-generation capabilities to keep pace with the expanding space domain. This presents an incredible opportunity to push the boundaries of space and telescope technologies.

Position Overview

• Provides a tailored SE approach to maintain consistency and minimize impacts to operations for all site projects and mission equipment at all stages of development. Assists staff in tailoring SE approaches to provide sufficient flexibility, while precluding overly prescriptive non-value-added oversight, documentation, and monitoring.
• Develops tailored SEMPs based on the complexity, risk, and maturity of individual tasks or projects. Applies SE processes to effectively maintain system configuration, mitigate risks, and ensure requirements are met for the success of the ASTRO program.
• [Sr] Duties include monitoring AMOS Government staff and Stakeholder mission needs, documenting, requirements and assisting with development of plans to meet those needs, including SW support to integrate new equipment, sensors, or conduct off-nominal operations. This system engineer takes a holistic approach to developing solutions, working with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance staff to identify integrated HW/SW solutions that meet the Government’s needs. Assists with identifying and mitigating risk, resolving issues, and ensuring user/customer satisfaction. Additional responsibilities include mentoring less experienced staff and assisting the Government in identifying solutions to improve quality of services provided. This [SE] is a disciplined self-starter with strong organizational, time management, comprehension, and communication skills.
• [Mid] Duties include assisting with documenting needs, requirements, and interfaces/dependencies of site mission equipment. This [SE] takes a holistic approach to developing solutions, working with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance staff to identify integrated HW/SW solutions that meet the Government’s needs. Assists with identifying and mitigating risk, resolving issues, and ensuring user/customer satisfaction. Additional responsibilities may include mentoring less experienced staff and assisting staff in identifying solutions to improve quality of services provided. This [SE] is a disciplined self-starter with strong organizational, time management, comprehension, and communication skills.
• [Jr] Duties include assisting with documenting needs, requirements, and interfaces/dependencies of site mission equipment. This [SE] takes a holistic approach to developing solutions, working with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance staff to identify integrated HW/SW solutions that meet the Government’s needs. Assists with identifying and mitigating risk, resolving issues, and ensuring user/customer satisfaction. This [SE] is a disciplined self-starter with strong organizational, time management, comprehension, and communication skills.
  
  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collaborates with technical and programmatic experts to tailor SEMPs to the needs of the mission and provide SE guidance for site activities and projects. Flows down ASTRO SEMP processes to create Task Order and project-level SEMPs. Assists ASTRO staff in documenting requirements, ensuring requirements are complete, dependencies/interfaces are identified, and configuration changes are documented.
• Maintains and updates the Site’s Integrated Support Plan (ISP) in coordination with the Experimental Equipment Maintenance Manager. Assists in managing obsolescence, end-of-life, and refurbishment requirements for all the mission equipment through the IMDS software package. Supports system trade studies to fine tune requirements or select the best option among many choices. Coordinates with the Government to select the appropriate critical factors and weights.
• Maintains and updates the Site’s Configuration Management Plan (CMP) including configuration control process, SW, HW, Documentation, and Digital Engineering and MBSE models.
• Assists Government and ASTRO staff in developing requirements, documenting those requirements, and supporting verification and validation at all stages of system development. Assists with coordinating SE processes across various projects, resource scheduling, and optimizing use of Government resources to accomplish the mission.
• Supports Government and contractor Engineering Boards and Working Groups.
• Assists team members in using Digital Engineering and MBSE to perform trade studies and assess expected system performance. Develops Cameo MBSE models of critical site systems and supports development of a site-wide MBSE model.
• Interfaces with KBR, Government staff and OEMs to identify technical specifications and document those in the AMOS baseline configuration.
• Assists Program/Project Managers and staff with tailoring and implementation of appropriate SE processes
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electro-Optics, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Familiarity with the standard V-model representation of a system’s development lifecycle.
• [Sr] Deep knowledge of SE processes and ability to independently develop tailored systems engineering plans.
• [Mid] Deep knowledge of and ability to independently develop tailored systems engineering plans.
• [Jr] Familiarity with technical project planning and requirements development for research, engineering or developmental testing.
• [Sr] Minimum of 10 years experience in providing SE support to complex projects spanning multiple Engineering disciplines.
• [Mid] Minimum of 5 years experience in providing SE support to SW or engineering projects
• [Jr] Minimum of 2 years experience working as an HW or SW engineer.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience with developing and maintaining SEMPs, CMPs, ISPs, TRRs.
• [Sr/Mid] Experience with the creation of work breakdown structures, requirements development and tracking and risk management.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience creating and working with Cameo System Models or other MBSE SW
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering and/or Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Clearance: Active Secret desired, eligibility for [Secret/TS/SCI] required
  
  

Compensation range: 

$92,800 - $213,600

 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.  

Work Environment: 

KBR supports work from home when compatible with meeting contract requirements. AMOS is a dynamic work environment, and this contract supports routine operations of and maintenance of mission equipment, as well as the need to respond to real-world events. To the extent possible, schedules are forecasted in advance, but upgrades, maintenance or significant tests require personnel to be present in the telescope facilities on Haleakala or Government’s Kihei office. Candidate must have effective verbal and written communication skills; must be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences or facilitate group discussions; develop accurate written materials to communicate information clearly and concisely. 

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 at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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