KBR

National Security

TacticalSATCOMSystemsEngineering,Integration,andTestLead

$183–183k El Segundo, California, United States; Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Tactical SATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Lead at KBR. Skills: Tactical SATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, Test, Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I). Serve as the Government SEI&T technical lead, accountable for planning, execution, and oversight of system‑of‑systems integration and verification for PTS‑G.. Lead and manage Government SEIT staff and supporting contractor SEIT teams, ensuring consistent processes, clear technical direction, and alignment with program pr”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure consistent processes, clear technical direction, and alignment with program priorities.; Support government decision‑making across the acquisition lifecycle.; Ensure verification strategies are technically sound, executable, and appropriate.; Improve decision transparency and traceability.; Ensure consistency across integration and test activities.

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Resolve and identify risk; Identify requirement gaps; Architectural trade studies; Mitigation options for integration challenges and technical risks

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, On-site work, Minimal travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, Bachelor’s degree in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science, 15+ years’ experience with system specification development, verification, validation, and technical analysis, Experience supporting space systems, Experience leading SE&I activities across multiple teams or organizations, Experience working directly with military or DoD civilian clients

Nice to Have

Secret or higher clearance, Master’s degree in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, Experience with military satellite communication systems, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, Protected Tactical SATCOM systems, COMSATCOM, Experience with space and ground systems, including satellite communications, ground terminals, command and control systems, and DoD networks, Experience supporting government program offices in an acquisition or advisory capacity, Experience supporting US Space Force and/or SSC, Knowledge of MILSATCOM waveforms and protocols, Knowledge and practical experience using Jira and Confluence in SE&I or digital engineering environments, Certifications or experience in Agile development environments, Systems engineering or program management certifications such as CSEP, ESEP, PMI / PMP

What You'll Do.

Serve as the Government SEI&T technical lead

accountable for planning

and oversight of system‑of‑systems integration and verification for PTS‑G.

Lead and manage Government SEIT staff and supporting contractor SEIT teams

ensuring consistent processes

clear technical direction

and alignment with program priorities.

Act as the primary SE&I technical authority supporting government decision‑making across the acquisition lifecycle.

Develop and oversee requirements verification documentation

including: Verification requirements and traceability

Test plans and procedures

and evaluation criteria.

Support development and maintenance of core Systems Engineering documentation

including: Systems Integration and Test Plan (SITP)

Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)

Systems Verification Plan (SVP).

Ensure verification strategies are technically sound

and appropriate for SoS environments involving multiple contractors and interfaces.

Develop and evolve operational concepts

and architectural designs supporting Protected Tactical SATCOM capabilities.

Conduct and analyze requirements flow‑down

interface definitions

and architectural trade studies.

Propose verification approaches

and mitigation options for integration challenges and technical risks.

Provide systems engineering expertise across the entire lifecycle

from concept development and design through integration

and operational transition.

Lead implementation of a common Test and Evaluation (T &E) data environment

ensuring consistency across integration and test activities.

Integrate and leverage Digital Engineering and Digital Environment processes to support architecture

and integration tracking.

Ensure effective use of model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) and collaboration tools to improve decision transparency and traceability.

Support and participate in government and contractor activities including: Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs)

Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs)

Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)

Audits and milestone reviews.

Review and assess integration‑related deliverables

working across multiple IPTs to refine test and integration strategies.

Develop and present technical recommendation packages

and decision support briefings to customers at multiple leadership levels.

and integration forums as required.

and manage systems engineering and integration risks

including development of mitigation strategies.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF.; Lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion.; Work in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams.; Support and participate in government and contractor activities including IPTs, DRBs, MIPRBs, TIMs, Audits and milestone reviews.; Work across multiple IPTs to refine test and integration strategies.

Communication Scope

Develop briefings; Author meeting minutes; Present technical recommendation packages, assessments, and decision support briefings

Process & Methodology

Lead and manage Government SEIT staff and supporting contractor SEIT teams, Oversee requirements verification documentation, Manage systems engineering and integration risks

Full Job Description

**Title:** Tactical SATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Lead ** _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 Tactical SATCOM Systems Integration Engineer Lead to join our team in El Segundo, CA. You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Protected Tactical SATCOM -Global. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The Systems Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. The Systems Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space System Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of Tactical Satellite Communications systems, providing global 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 thriv

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