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Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer

AI summary of the role

Senior Systems Integration Engineer for the Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) program, defining next-generation space communication systems for Air Force Military Satellite Communications.

No longer in the current catalog. Last included 2026-09-09. Check the employer’s posting for availability.

What you’ll do

  • Develop and implement integration strategies and processes for satellite communication systems, segments, subsystems, and components
  • Perform analysis of systems requirements and verify the technical baseline
  • Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (e.g., digital twins) to support integration and test
  • Lead Government/Contractor Working Group meetings, developing briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes

What you’ll bring

  • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
  • MS in technical field (engineering, computer science)
  • 15+ years demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering
  • 10+ years demonstrated experience leading technical teams

Technologies

Digital Engineering · Digital Twins · MILSATCOM · AEHF · PTS · EPS · WGS · FAB-T · Jira · Confluence

About KBR

Scientific, technology, and engineering services firm serving defense, intelligence, space, and energy clients via two segments: Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions.

Public · 5000+ people

Source and classification

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Title: Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Program Systems Integration Engineer 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 Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Program Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility. You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative
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Title: Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Program Systems Integration Engineer 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 Senior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Program Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility. You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The Systems Integration Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USAF. The Systems Integration Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leadin [... source excerpt omitted ...] orkplace. 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: Develop and implement integration strategies and processes to successfully integrate satellite communication systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, Terminals), subsystems, elements, and components; manage the technical baselines among different stakeholders Perform analysis of the systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (i.e. Digital twins) to support integration and te [... source excerpt omitted ...] edule disconnects and conflicts, developing action plans for resolution, and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions Work Environment: Location: On-site Travel Requirements: Minimal Working Hours: Standard Qualifications: Required: Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance MS in technical field, such as engineering and computer science. 15+ years demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering 10+ years demonstrated experience leading technical teams Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Due to securit

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