KBR
National Security
SeniorSustainmentSystemsEngineer
“Senior Sustainment Systems Engineer at KBR. Skills: Systems Engineering, Sustainment, Space Systems, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodologies. Conduct Operations & Sustainment (O&S) activities for Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems. Employ skills and experience to tackle technical challenges and drive executable solutions for legacy and transitioning strategic and tactical space-based telecommunication capabil”
What You'll Achieve.
Produce outstanding results; Drive technical challenges to their most logical resolution; Translate to tangible, positive, mission-focused results; Ensure alignment with mission objectives and continuous readiness; Directly advancing strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems; Directly and positively affecting Joint and Allied combat readiness
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills; Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Active DoW SECRET clearance required, 100% onsite at Peterson Space Force Base's (PSFB), Product Support Facility (PSF), Travel: Up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government customer direction
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active DoW SECRET clearance required, 5 years experience in SE&I associated with system acquisitions and/or O&S, Expertise with requirements development and analysis and the development of systems engineering-related documents, Knowledge of Agile software development processes and applications (i. e. , Jira/Confluence), Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, Effective interpersonal and team-player skills, Clear and concise written, verbal communications and presentation skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Nice to Have
6+ years of experience in a DoW program office with an understanding of DoW acquisition processes, 6+ years of experience working with strategic & tactical MILSATCOM space systems, Experience working in a CMMI environment, Possess knowledge of Agile software development processes and applications (e. g. , Jira/Confluence), Direct experience with Change Management and Configuration Management (CM) processes, Possess Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
What You'll Do.
Conduct Operations & Sustainment (O&S) activities for Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command
Control and Communications (NC3) systems
Employ skills and experience to tackle technical challenges and drive executable solutions for legacy and transitioning strategic and tactical space-based telecommunication capabilities
Manage technical baselines using established/proven government systems engineering
integration & test (SEIT) processes and procedures to advance O&S activities
analyze and maintain systems engineering documentation and capability requirements
Apply Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) frameworks and DoW acquisition best practices to daily program office operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in a collaborative environment of small teams; Engage both government and corporate stakeholders; Coordinate with numerous stakeholders/customers from DoW agencies to commercial industry; Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation
Communication Scope
Clear and concise written, verbal communications and presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Engineering management, Program Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)
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