Title:

KBR is seeking a Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Satellite Systems Subject Matter Expert to support Headquarters Combat Forces Command (HQ CFC). This role is focused on the satellite space segmentincluding satellite architectures, payloads, spacecraft buses, and onorbit performanceand is not focused on SATCOM terminals, user equipment, or tactical terminal employment.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with MILSATCOM satellite systems across the space vehicle life cycle, supporting government decision-making related to architecture, acquisition, testing, fielding, sustainment, and operational transition of space-based capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice to HQ CFC on MILSATCOM satellite space vehicle architectures, including payloads, buses, interfaces, and mission-level design considerations.
• Develop and document recommendations for policy positions related to the fielding, sustainment, and modernization of satellite systems and associated capabilities.
• Perform requirements, operational, sustainment, and systems engineering analysis focused on satellite and payload performance.
• Conduct system and technical analyses to support development, verification, and validation of test and acceptance requirements.
• Support Space Force Deltas with both immediate and deliberate operational requirements.
• Advise on on-orbit performance, spacecraft anomalies, sustainment risks, and design trade impacts to mission effectiveness and resilience.
• Facilitate internal and external stakeholder engagements in support of satellite system program goals and objectives.
• Provide rapid, high-quality responses to taskings and prepare clear, professional, decision-support products.
• Support limited travel to customer events and coordination activities as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required. An active Secret clearance may be considered, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Demonstrated experience with satellite systems, spacecraft buses, hosted or primary payloads, or satellite system engineering.
• Experience supporting MILSATCOM space vehicles in acquisition, sustainment, operations, or engineering roles.
• Familiarity with MILSATCOM constellations such as Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF), Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS), or Protected SATCOM payloads.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into actionable recommendations for senior government leadership.
• Ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF).

Desired:

• Prior experience supporting Headquarters-level space organizations, such as Headquarters Combat Forces Command, Space Systems Command, Combatant Command staffs, or Service-level Headquarters with responsibility for space or satellite system oversight.
• Direct experience with MILSATCOM satellite space vehicles and payloads, including strategic, protected, or wideband satellite constellations (e.g., Advanced Extremely High Frequency, Milstar, Wideband Global SATCOM, Enterprise or Enhanced SATCOM payloads).
• Experience conducting technical analysis and developing courses of action related to satellite architectures, payload design trades, constellation performance, or onorbit sustainment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess space segment risks, performance limitations, and sustainment considerations and translate findings into decision-quality recommendations for senior leaders.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense acquisition and requirements processes applicable to space systems.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense resource planning processes, including Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).
• Bachelors degree in engineering, systems engineering, physics, or a closely related technical discipline.

Work Environment:

• Location: Peterson SFB, CO
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

$125,000 - $140,000

This range is for Colorado only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs 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 countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

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.