Payload Engineer

Title: Payload 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. Key Responsibilities: + Payload Acquisition: Serve as the lead for supporting the acquisition of the payload + Satellite Bus Integration: Be an integral participant in the satellite payload support to satellite bus integration + SIGINT Payload Activities: Provide direct support in factory to USG to assist in overseeing the design, manufacturing, assembly, integration and test activities of a SIGINT payload for a satellite program + Overseeing Hardware Development: Support the USG customer in the oversight of subsystem hardware development, integration, and test activities at the subcontractor and associated vendor facilities + Reviewing Tests: Review test plans/procedures, test results and test reports for completeness and accuracy, including compliance to approved plans, and provide feedback to the USG customer + Package Reporting: Review hardware sell-off package reports, hardware build and integration plans/procedures, ERB packages, FRB reports, etc. + Assessing Risk: Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks at the system/subsystem level and then work with the Prime/Subcontractor to develop and evaluate mitigation approaches + Programmatic Details: Perform in-depth review and analysis of programmatic (cost, schedule, risk) detail in addition to technical (performance) detail + Design Reviews and Program Management: Attend system, subsystem and segment level design reviews and program management reviews to assess design maturity, requirements compliance and to provide informed technical recommendations to the USG + Technical Support and Feedback: Attend contractor and subcontractor boards (Failure review, PM&P, configuration, risk management, etc.) and provide technical support and feedback to the customer Work Environment: + Location: On-site + Travel Requirements: Minimal domestic travel,10-25% + Working Hours: Standard Qualifications: Required: + Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph + Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline + Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience + SIGINT and Satellite Hardware: Experience with the programmatic, manufacturing, and design engineering aspects of SIGINT and satellite hardware + Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills + DOD/IC Systems: Basic understanding of DOD/IC satellite systems and architectures + Satellite Testing: Experience in satellite unit, subsystem, system, and satellite level electrical, mechanical, and performance testing + Payload Design: Experience in payload design and testing + Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment + Program Management: Experience in DOD/IC acquisition and program management processes Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together. KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. 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.