KBR

National Security

SystemsIntegrationandTestEngineer

$135–135k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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

The Brief

“Systems Integration and Test Engineer at KBR. Skills: Systems Integration, Test Engineering, SATCOM, AI&T. Provide independent systems engineering support. Provide technical advisory support”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure alignment with mission objectives

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Develop solutions

Eligibility Requirements

Minimal travel, Secret security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, Bachelor’s degree in technical field, 8+ years’ experience with SATCOM requirements development, 8+ years’ experience with Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T), 8+ years’ experience with system testing, 8+ years’ experience with production activities, Experience supporting program office technical activities, Experience supporting program office schedule activities, Experience supporting program office cost activities, Experience with risk and issue identification, Possess problem‑solving skills, Develop solutions to complex technical issues, Possess excellent communication skills, Convey technical details clearly to government leadership, Demonstrated ability to identify priorities, Execute tasks with minimal direction, Experience designing spacecraft hardware, Experience analyzing spacecraft hardware, Experience assessing spacecraft hardware, Experience designing SATCOM ground systems, Experience analyzing SATCOM ground systems, Experience assessing SATCOM ground systems

Nice to Have

Possess a Secret or higher clearance, Master's degree in technical field, Experience with system‑of‑systems integration, Experience with system‑of‑systems test, Familiarity with government test frameworks, Familiarity with verification strategies, Familiarity with integration planning, Experience reviewing Class changes, Experience supporting Class changes, Experience reviewing configuration management, Experience supporting configuration management, Experience reviewing technical baselines, Experience supporting technical baselines

What You'll Do.

Provide independent systems engineering support

Provide technical advisory support

Support Protected Tactical SATCOM Program Office

Focus on system‑of‑systems integration

Oversee prime contractor Assembly

Support government‑led systems integration

Support government‑led test activities

Assess technical readiness

Assess integration risks

Ensure alignment with program requirements

Ensure alignment with cost objectives

Ensure alignment with schedule objectives

Ensure alignment with mission objectives

Support integration to Systems of Systems integration

Support integration to Systems of Systems test

Participate in meetings with Government

Participate in meetings with prime contractor

Support government‑led System‑of‑Systems (SoS) Integration

Support government‑led System‑of‑Systems (SoS) Test

Ensure interoperability across space vehicles

Ensure interoperability across ground systems

Ensure interoperability across terminals

Ensure interoperability across enterprise interfaces

Participate in technical meetings

Participate in programmatic meetings

Represent government’s technical interests

Perform independent Space Vehicle Assembly

Identify discrepancies between planned technical performance

Identify discrepancies between actual technical performance

Assess impacts to Cost

Assess impacts to Schedule

Assess impacts to Quality

Assess impacts to technical margins

Assess impacts to risk

Evaluate contractor AI&T readiness

Evaluate test execution

Evaluate problem resolution effectiveness

Identify technical issues

Assess downstream impacts to SoS integration

Assess downstream impacts to operational capability

Provide written assessments of technical progress

Provide verbal assessments of technical progress

Provide written assessments of integration maturity

Provide verbal assessments of integration maturity

Provide written assessments of risk posture

Provide verbal assessments of risk posture

Identify technical challenges

Elevate technical challenges

Track technical challenges

Identify programmatic challenges

Elevate programmatic challenges

Track programmatic challenges

Develop technical recommendations

Communicate technical recommendations

Support key government program decisions

Examine system requirements

Identify potential alternatives to mitigate risk

Identify potential alternatives to improve affordability

Provide technical inputs to acquisition documentation

Review proposed contractor changes

Evaluate tailoring of compliance documentation

Provide independent recommendations to Government

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Government stakeholders; Prime contractors

Communication Scope

Technical details; Written assessments; Verbal assessments

Process & Methodology

Program management

Full Job Description

**Title:** Systems Integration and Test Engineer **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 System Integration and Test Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. **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:** The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEI&T) Engineer provides **independent systems engineering and technical advisory support** to the U.S. Government Space Force **Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS‑G) Program Office**. The role focuses on **system‑of‑systems integration** , **prime contractor Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI &T) oversight**, and **government‑led systems integration and test activities**. This position supports government decision‑making by assessing technical readiness, integration risks, and test maturity across **contractor and government systems** , ensuring alignment with program requirements, cost, schedule, and mission objectives. * Support to US Government and the Tactical SATCOM Program Office organization responsible for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition, program management and technical execution of prime contractor Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) and provide support to integration to the Systems of Systems integratio

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