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Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Minimum of 5 years engineering experience with military and commercial SATCOM systems delivering capabilities to tactical and strategic DoD users
  • Experience leading the design, development, integration, and sustainment of SATCOM and network systems throughout the systems engineering lifecycle
  • Proficiency in creating SATCOM and networking documentation (systems engineering plan, engineering change proposals/requests, system architecture) to ensure requirements are implemented and integrated
  • Familiarity with digital engineering processes related to SATCOM and networking systems; ability to align with DISN and DoD network standards

Requirements:

  • Recommend SATCOM and/or networking resource requirements, cost strategies, technology investment priorities, and develop guidance in line with departmental processes and goals
  • Provide input on evaluation of new and existing SATCOM and/or networking requirements for supportability, implementation, and transition
  • Assist with developing processes, products, and tools to enable effective SATCOM capabilities and network optimization, and provide support for Preliminary Designs, Final Designs, Implementation Plans and other program/systems engineering documentation
  • Assist with program operational risk management and NetOps readiness of services to meet operations and quality execution for customers and end-users

Job description

Title:

Satellite Communications (SATCOM) 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.

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:

As part of KBR's PEO Transport support team, you will recommend SATCOM and/or networking resource requirements, cost strategies, technology investment priorities, and developing guidance in line with departmental processes and goals.  Additionally, you will provide input on the evaluation of new and existing SATCOM and/or networking requirements for supportability, implementation, and transition.
Technical work will include assisting with the development and identifying processes, products, and tools to enable effective SATCOM capabilities and network optimization as well as providing support for Preliminary Designs, Final Designs, Implementation Plans and other program / systems engineering documentation.  Additionally, you will assist with programs operational risk and NetOps readiness of services to meet the operations and quality of execution to meet customers and end-users’ requirements.


As a member of KBR's industry leading Digital Engineering team, you will support the government's digital engineering approach consistent with DoD Instruction 5000.97 to provide systems engineering services, to include requirements analysis, preliminary and final design generation, and implementation plans in support of terrestrial and SATCOM infrastructure capabilities.
 

Work Environment:

  • Location: Remote, some onsite in Ft. Meade

  • Travel Requirements: Travel as required to DISA SATCOM lab in Maryland with minimal travel to DISA Teleport facilities in CONUS and OCONUS

  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Minimum of 5 years engineering experience with:Military and C ommercial Satellite communications (SATCOM) systems that deliver capabilities to tactical and strategic DoD users.

  • Leading the design, development, integration, and sustainment of SATCOM and network systems throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.  

  • Creating and developing SATCOM and networking system documentation i.e. systems engineering plan, engineering change proposals/requests, system architecture, etc. to ensure system requirements are implemented and integrated into an overall system architecture.

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate SATCOM capabilities to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient data, voice, and video transmission via the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN)

  • Familiarity with digital engineering processes related to SATCOM and networking systems

  • Top Secret Clearance

Desired:

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include MS Project, Visio, etc.
  • Expertise with MBSE tools (CAMEO, SparX) and SysML
  • Defense Acquisition University systems engineering training
  • INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification
  • OCSMP MBSE training and certification
  • Security+ cybersecurity training

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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 at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 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 KBR

At 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.

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