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Sr. Space Systems Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKBR is a leading provider of high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions for national security. The Sr. Space Systems Engineer will coordinate with stakeholders to manage requirements and assess risks while delivering results for satellite systems development and acquisition.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support customer(s) in CONOP development
Support initialization and on-orbit calibration and validation activities
Support ground site integration and test activities
Advise and mentor customer personnel regarding Segment architecture, specifications and verification and validation
Support the documentation and maintenance of the collection system requirements baseline in automated tools such as DOORS
Lead Segment verification activities; assess adequacy of developer verification data and provide recommendations to the GPOC for approval or disapproval with clear commentary demonstrating the logic for the recommendations
Attend Segment level design reviews and program management reviews to assess design maturity, requirements compliance and to provide informed technical recommendations to the customer
Review verification evidence and test reports to support space vehicle level requirement verification and Pre-Ship Review (PSR) events
Review acquisition milestone design documentation for adequacy, accuracy and completeness, and identify cost, schedule and technical risks/opportunities, and provide mitigation strategies through formal and informal comments
Support technical and programmatic reviews and meetings, as required
Identify and assess segment-level impacts of new capabilities, including across specification, internal and external interfaces, and facilitate integration into the current program baseline
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
Bachelor's degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline
10+ years of relevant experience
Understanding of DOD/IC satellite systems and architectures
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be independent and effective in a government/contractor team environment
Experience in DOD/IC acquisition and program management processes
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Available to travel domestically
Preferred
Advanced degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline with emphasis on MBSE
Prior Program Office experience
Previous experience developing technical specifications for space systems
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase