Ground Segment Systems Architect

1 week ago


Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States KBR Full time
Job Summary

KBR is seeking experienced Ground Segment Systems Engineers to support the US Space Force (USSF) in architecting, developing, testing, and accrediting ground control segments for programs within the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SSC/SDACP) Directorate.

Key Responsibilities
  • Technical Expertise: Applies expertise in all technical recommendations made and included in program documentation on ground control segment architectures as it pertains to integration with command and control (C2) applications and systems.
  • Ground Architecture Development: Develops and documents program ground architectures such as DoDAF architecture views and Information Support Plans.
  • Systems Engineering: Supports various systems architecting and engineering activities such as system requirements definition, design, interface management, configuration control, data architecture development, verification and validation, integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis, and physical configuration assessments.
  • Ground Segment Management: Manages ground segment technical and interface requirements including mission partner integration and validation and verification testing of all interface connections.
  • System Engineering Items: Supports development of system engineering items such as CONOPs, requirements definitions (or features, themes, epics), system testing, algorithm document review, and interfaces to other application development efforts.
  • Program Documentation: Develops, updates, coordinates, and collaborates with program support team composed of multi-disciplined engineers for all program documentation.
Qualifications
  • Education: Master's of Science in Engineering or related discipline (software, systems, network, aerospace engineering, etc) and 10 years or more of experience.
  • Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Programs; willing to consent to a polygraph examination.
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of mission planning at all levels throughout lifecycle: strategic, operational, and tactical.
  • Government Processes: Knowledgeable with government Deficiency Review (DR) processes to include board establishment, execution, and DR disposition and management.
  • Information Assurance: Fluent in the fields of DoD Information Assurance processes to include but not limited to design, testing, certification, and accreditation.
  • Technical Program Management: Experience with technical program management, systems engineering, and government acquisition of supporting ground segment infrastructures/services and space systems.
  • Software Systems Engineering: Proficient in Software Systems Engineering, Design, and Architecture Development concepts and modern technologies to support ground segment integration.
Preferred Qualifications
  • DoD Software Acquisition Programs: 5 years of experience in DoD software acquisition programs.
  • Ground Antenna Architectures: Expertise in ground antenna architectures, frequencies, spectrums, and transmission rates.
Compensation and Benefits

KBR offers a competitive salary range for this position, with the offered rate based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, including a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.



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