Senior Systems Engineer

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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 Data Exploitation Engineer in El Segundo, CA. An active TS/SCI is required.

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 OPIR Sensor, Phenomenology and Applications Senior Engineer will provide technical guidance to exploitation programs to ensure feasibility, applicability and mission utility to End Users. 
• Enterprise Architecture development and coordination.
• Stakeholder Engagement lead.
• Provide EO/IR Remote sensing technical assistance to US Government Space Systems Command Space Sensing Directorate. 
• Support decision making with technical recommendation in the development of systems to exploit and disseminate EO/IR data products in support of warfighter needs.
• Attend and actively support customer and vendor meetings and provide technical recommendations for consideration by the US Government
• Understanding of automation systems (AI/ML) software development and evaluation.
• Technical requirements and performance evaluation/assessment requirements documentation development

Location: On-site

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of applicable experience
• Active TS/SCI is required to be considered for this position
• BA & MS in Engineering
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
• Experience working with DoD Civilian and Military Customers at all levels (i.e. junior to General Officer/SES level)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $160,000  to $175,000

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.

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