Title:
Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer
KBR is searching for a Senior Spacecraft Systems ngineer to support the development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) support to a DoD program office. Specifically, this candidate will oversee the development, design, and production of a DoD acquisition program at the contracted vendor location. The candidate will provide recommendations to the program office to ensure the vendor is on track to deliver the system on schedule, and within cost while meeting key performance parameters. This handpicked candidate must possess excellent communication skills and technical expertise with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software. A successful candidate must be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. The candidate will apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership.
Role and Responsibilities*
- Serves as program in-plant advisory lead for system programmatic and technical progression.
- Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, supply chain and production challenges, delivery, and integration, and supports system program reviews.
- Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables.
- Assists acquisition planning and drafting technical requirements and documents.
- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet project goals.
- Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed.
- Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition.
- Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects and subsystems--ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources.
- Aids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all support efforts including updates in status and performance, major activities, challenges and opportunities, deliverables, and contractor performance.
- Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings.
- Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently--Ability to work independently while reporting to a geographically separated customer.
- Ability to translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action.
- Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy--oral and written.
Qualifications:
Required skills:
- Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience on space development programs for the DoD or IC.
- Proven experience in the development and fielding of satellite systems through design, assembly, integration, test, and deployment.
- Experience with Space Vehicle and subsystem integration to include ground and flight software development.
- Experience in DoD acquisition management.
- Understanding of astrodynamics, the operational environment, and corresponding mission user needs.
- Experience analyzing and developing contract data requirements lists and deliverables.
- Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
Desired skills:
- Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience on space development programs in the DoD or IC.
- Experience in production management and/or industrial engineering to include assessing availability and lead-time in ordering required parts, production facilities, production timelines, and manufacturing readiness.
- Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
- Experience as a SETA in a government program office.
- Experience with rapid prototyping.
- Experience with integrated air and space system development and capabilities.
Education:
- Relevant BS & MS engineering degree
Clearance:
- Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility.
- No less than two (2) years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience and 1-year total within last 5 years.
- Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph.
Work Location & Travel:
- This position is full-time, on site in Orange County CA and will require travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States.
Target salary range :
$175,000……………$250,000
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.
Benefits:
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could 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.
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These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
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