KBR

SpacecraftSubsystemSME

$150–150k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Spacecraft Subsystem SME at KBR. Skills: Spacecraft subsystem, Systems Engineering, Integration. Provide technical leadership. Assess ESS Program Office”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Infrequent travel, 10% travel, On-site work

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active Secret Clearance, BS in technical field, 15 years' experience spacecraft bus, Master's degree and 12 years' experience, Proven coordination experience, Ability to perform in stressful situations, Work on site at LAAFB 100%

Nice to Have

TS/SCI clearance, DOD or IC space experience, Space systems engineering experience

What You'll Do.

Provide technical leadership

Assess ESS Program Office

Lead trades for designs

Integrate into spacecraft bus

Ensure technical design

Ensure interface design

Support component test programs

Support unit test programs

Ensure survivability in space

Develop test documentations

Support space vehicle test program

Build collaborative relationships

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Small teams; Collaborative environment; Government customer organizations; Contractors; FFRDC teammates

Communication Scope

Written communication; Oral communication

Full Job Description

**Title:** Spacecraft Subsystem SME ** _Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!_** 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 a motivated and experienced spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) 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. **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. **Key Responsibilities:** * Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test * Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle * Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the

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