Ground Systems Engineer
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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.
What We Offer
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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.
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.
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 team’s 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.
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 processing, dissemination, and user interfaces. 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
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Advise and assist the Government with the planning, engineering, integration, and O&M activities of ground systems.
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Analyze and document site system architecture and impacts associated with system updates and deliveries.
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Support requirements definition, architecture development, and trade studies for spacecraft ground systems.
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Interface with spacecraft, payload, network, and user segment teams to define and manage end-to-end system interfaces.
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Support integration and test (I&T) planning and execution across ground and space segments.
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Evaluate contractor designs, test results, and operational concepts for compliance with mission requirements.
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Assist in operational readiness activities, including rehearsals, exercises, and transition to sustainment.
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Contribute to system documentation, reviews, and decision briefings for Government leadership.
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Collaborate with Headquarters Directorates, site organizations, and mission partners to ensure understanding of project requirements and risks (cost, schedule, and technical).
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Document, develop and deliver analyses, recommendations, plans, reports, and briefings to the Government.
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Support the development and integration of automated test solutions and continuous improvement in software design and architecture.
Requirements
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~1 min readIf 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.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
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- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 5, 2026
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- Trust Level
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- October 5, 2026
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