Payload SME

Responsibilities

• Provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to a leading-edge SIGINT satellite systems program
• Advise Government program management on technical design, production trade space, and mission solutions related to SIGINT payloads
• Support the design, interpretation, and analysis of payload performance for complex SIGINT systems
• Assist in the development of system architectures, requirements, and design trades, including cost, schedule, and technical impacts
• Evaluate the feasibility of new antenna technologies and perform antenna modeling and performance prediction analysis
• Review and coordinate changes to specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and system-level requirements
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation and burn-down strategies
• Interface with prime contractors, subcontractors, and Government organizations to validate system design, testing, and delivery
• Support proposal reviews and assist in the development of acquisition strategies and processes

Requirements

• Current TS/SCI Poly clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field
• 10 years of DoD/IC or relevant industry experience related to payload and space systems components
• 5 years of experience specifically related to Government acquisition initiatives
• Deep expertise in the development and characterization of SIGINT payloads and SIGINT space systems
• Experience with integrating satellite bus and payloads
• Knowledge of mission payload engineering, development, and manufacturing
• Fluency with Intelligence Community (IC) organizations, policies, and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Technical Field
• Experience with Small Satellite Development

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Professional training and career development opportunities

About the Company

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the intelligence and national security communities.