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MILSATCOM Systems Integrator
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 is seeking an innovative and highly motivated engineer to support a MILSATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Space Force’s (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO.
The candidate will act as a MILSATCOM Systems Integrator of Military Satellite Communication (MILSATCOM) and Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM), supporting the MILSATCOM Product Support Delta (SSC/CGM). As part of the Sustainment Futures team, the MILSATCOM Systems Integrator will participate in leading future planning and integration efforts of both new military and commercial SATCOM capabilities into the greater DoD MILSATCOM portfolio of space-based capabilities in support of the Joint Force and Allied partners.
This position is ideal for a self-starter with an innovative mindset and excellent interpersonal skills coupled with technical acumen and programmatic expertise. The candidate will report to the SSC/CGM as part of the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT), Sustainment Futures section. The candidate’s work of extracting data, researching capability modernizations, and tracing requirements to MILSATCOM capabilities in the portfolio will complement team members’ efforts in constructing a 10-year capabilities roadmap. The candidate will also facilitate modernization/enhancements for legacy systems, support the Director’s initiatives, and maximize cross-program efficiencies internal to the current portfolio. The position requires the candidate to explore military/commercial capabilities in the industry, understand the technical aspects of integrating these capabilities to existing military infrastructure, and provide recommendations to the government customer for potential contract actions to build a more resilient portfolio of space-based telecommunications. This candidate will be an integral part in the development of the SSC/CGM 10-year Roadmap and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), capturing new MILSATCOM/COMSATCOM capabilities transitioning to operations and sustainment. This effort is expected to result in efficiencies which will lower total life-cycle costs, recognize quantifiable benefits to Joint and Allied warfighters, and increase overall combat readiness.
Why Join Us?
Required:
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 KBRAt 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.
Title
MILSATCOM Systems Integrator
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 is seeking an innovative and highly motivated engineer to support a MILSATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Space Force’s (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO.
The candidate will act as a MILSATCOM Systems Integrator of Military Satellite Communication (MILSATCOM) and Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM), supporting the MILSATCOM Product Support Delta (SSC/CGM). As part of the Sustainment Futures team, the MILSATCOM Systems Integrator will participate in leading future planning and integration efforts of both new military and commercial SATCOM capabilities into the greater DoD MILSATCOM portfolio of space-based capabilities in support of the Joint Force and Allied partners.
This position is ideal for a self-starter with an innovative mindset and excellent interpersonal skills coupled with technical acumen and programmatic expertise. The candidate will report to the SSC/CGM as part of the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT), Sustainment Futures section. The candidate’s work of extracting data, researching capability modernizations, and tracing requirements to MILSATCOM capabilities in the portfolio will complement team members’ efforts in constructing a 10-year capabilities roadmap. The candidate will also facilitate modernization/enhancements for legacy systems, support the Director’s initiatives, and maximize cross-program efficiencies internal to the current portfolio. The position requires the candidate to explore military/commercial capabilities in the industry, understand the technical aspects of integrating these capabilities to existing military infrastructure, and provide recommendations to the government customer for potential contract actions to build a more resilient portfolio of space-based telecommunications. This candidate will be an integral part in the development of the SSC/CGM 10-year Roadmap and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), capturing new MILSATCOM/COMSATCOM capabilities transitioning to operations and sustainment. This effort is expected to result in efficiencies which will lower total life-cycle costs, recognize quantifiable benefits to Joint and Allied warfighters, and increase overall combat readiness.
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.
- Explores MILSATCOM & COMSATCOM capabilities and modernizations to augment existing capabilities
- Assists in the transition of new MILSATCOM capabilities into operations and sustainment
- Identifies and coordinates needs, requirements, and priorities among various SATCOM Stakeholders, including USSF Field Commands, other Services, and Combatant Commands
- Traces MILSATCOM capabilities and objectives to high-level MILSATCOM requirements for support and defense of funding and resourcing plans; demonstrated ability to decompose requirements and specifications from overarching documentation (e.g., CONOPS, OPSCON, etc.)
- Highlights enterprise-wide risks and opportunities to affect the transition of new capabilities
- Researches new system capabilities, understands operational benefits and impacts to the warfighter, and identifies technical requirements as mapped to operational need across the space system (spacecraft, mission C2, uplinks, downlinks, networks, and user terminals)
- Facilitates knowledge growth for MILSATCOM personnel regarding possible use of COMSATCOM within the existing and future MILSATCOM portfolio
- Identifies program, technical, and process interdependencies within the MILSATCOM portfolio
- Facilitates a smooth integration and potential testing of acquisition programs into the MILSATCOM sustainment portfolio; identifies critical programmatic and technical shortfalls
- Identifies “gaps and seams” related to technical data and artifacts required for efficient and effective operations and sustainment activities for incorporation into risk assessments
- Creates a resolution plan for technical blockers/issues/concerns associated with operational capabilities
- Coordinates with government customers and contractor stakeholders to integrate new capabilities into established systems engineering (SE) and test & evaluation (T&E) processes, procedures, and tools
- Supports and conducts Trade Studies; writes white papers as required
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Required:
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical disciplines from an accredited university
- 15 years of engineering experience across multiple projects within a diverse portfolio
- 10 years of experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
- 5 years of experience with satellite communications systems in the RF spectrum
- Knowledge of MILSATCOM and DoD mission system sustainment
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Excels in establishing/maintaining positive customer relations
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical data packages, systems engineering plans, test plans, line drawings, and schematics
- Proficiency with MS Office 365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams, MS Project)
- Experience working in a multi-contractor environment
- Familiarity with contracts development
- International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification or higher
- Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Demonstrated ability to produce technical Statements of Work (SOW), Bill of Materials
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 KBRAt 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.
Salary : $165,000 - $185,000
