Ground Systems Engineer

Title: Ground Systems 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. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. Position Summary: KBR National Security Solutions is seeking a motivated and talented Senior Ground Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, Virginia and to support a major U.S. Government organization responsible for the acquisition, integration, and operation of proliferated satellite constellations. The selected candidate for this position will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support focused on the satellite ground segment, including mission operations, command and control, data pr [... source excerpt omitted ...] rfaces. The candidate will work as part of an integrated Government and contractor team delivering resilient, scalable space capabilities in support of national security missions Responsibilities Advise and assist the Government with the planning, engineering, integration, and O&M activities of ground systems. Analyze and document site system architecture and impacts associated with system updates and deliveries. Support requirements definition, architecture development, and trade studies for spacecraft ground systems. Interface with spacecraft, payload, network, and user segment teams to define and manage end-to-end system interfaces. Support integration and test (I&T) planning [... source excerpt omitted ...] reviews, and decision briefings for Government leadership. Collaborate with Headquarters Directorates, site organizations, and mission partners to ensure understanding of project requirements and risks (cost, schedule, and technical). Document, develop and deliver analyses, recommendations, plans, reports, and briefings to the Government. Support the development and integration of automated test solutions and continuous improvement in software design and architecture. Work Environment Location: On-Site Travel Requirements: Minimal (less than 25%) travel to contractor facilities, test sites, or launch locations. Working Hours: Flexible. Standard Government work hour support and