Title:

Ground Segment Systems Engineer - TS/SCI

KBR is seeking a highly motivated System Engineer to support an NRO ground acquisition office.  The Office provides innovative technology solutions that enable the NRO to meet near and emerging national and defense intelligence needs through the development and operations of technology demonstrations, prototypes, and new systems that guide revolutionary change.  The successful candidate will be able to grasp technical concepts and translate those concepts into requirements to guide system development, CONOPs, and program baseline documentation.

Responsibilities include:

System Engineering with focus on Requirements, Mission Capability Statements, and ICD DevelopmentSupport technical planning, generation of technical requirements for demonstration program phase and demonstration transition to operations.Support the customer in determining future needs and requirements using Agile processSupport development of technical evaluation criteria and checklists for contractor demonstrations and milestone reviews leading to Acquisition Milestone approvalLead/coordinate technical engagements with multiple developers and user community.Facilitate demonstration execution and program office evaluations.Support RFP/SOW and requirement development for Major System Acquisition contract and readiness milestone activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. or greater with a STEM degree.  6+ years relevant technical experience.Exposure to the system design trade process, assessing system design options, analyzing mission requirements, monitoring system development, test development/execution.Experience in Agile development processesExperience in acquisition source selection and down-select and/or demonstration phase execution.

 

Desired Qualifications:

3+ years’ experience with NRO space and ground systems acquisition and/or sustainment.Understanding of systems engineering, acquisition, and operations best practices.Contract execution oversight of technical performance

Security Clearance Requirements: ACTIVE TS/SCI with Poly

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.