Systems Integration and Test Engineer

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Systems Integration and Test Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. 

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment. 

Job Summary:

 

KBR is seeking a System Integration and Test Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

 

Responsibilities will include:

The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEI&T) Engineer provides independent systems engineering and technical advisory support to the U.S. Government Space Force Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS‑G) Program Office. The role focuses on system‑of‑systems integration, prime contractor Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) oversight, and government‑led systems integration and test activities.

This position supports government decision‑making by assessing technical readiness, integration risks, and test maturity across contractor and government systems, ensuring alignment with program requirements, cost, schedule, and mission objectives.

• Support to US Government and the Tactical SATCOM Program Office organization responsible for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition, program management and technical execution of prime contractor Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) and provide support to integration to the Systems of Systems integration and test. Participate in regular meetings with Government and prime contractor.
• Provide direct support to the U.S. Government and Tactical SATCOM Program Office responsible for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition, program management, and technical execution.
• Support government‑led System‑of‑Systems (SoS) Integration and Test, ensuring interoperability across space vehicles, payloads, ground systems, terminals, and enterprise interfaces.
• Participate in regular technical and programmatic meetings with government stakeholders and prime contractors, representing the government’s technical interests.
• Perform independent Space Vehicle Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) technical assessments of prime contractor activities.
• Identify and assess discrepancies between planned and actual technical performance, including impacts to: Cost, Schedule, Quality, technical margins and risk
• Evaluate contractor AI&T readiness, test execution, and problem resolution effectiveness.
• Identify technical issues, anomalies, and risks, and assess downstream impacts to SoS integration and operational capability.
• Provide detailed written and verbal assessments of technical progress, integration maturity, and risk posture.
• Identify, elevate, and track technical and programmatic challenges requiring government attention.
• Develop and communicate clear, actionable technical recommendations to support key government program decisions.
• Examine system requirements that drive cost, complexity, or schedule risk, and identify potential alternatives to mitigate risk or improve affordability while preserving capability.
• Provide technical inputs to acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Compliance Document Lists (CDLs)
• Review proposed contractor changes to Class I documents, specifications, and compliance artifacts.
• Evaluate tailoring of compliance documentation and provide independent recommendations to the Government.
• Support test planning, verification, and validation activities related to SoS integration.

 

Required Experience:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• 8+ years’ experience with SATCOM requirements development, Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T), system testing, and production activities
• Experience supporting program office technical, schedule, and cost activities, including risk and issue identification
• Possess strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop solutions to complex technical issues under limited supervision
• Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical details clearly to government leadership
• Demonstrated ability to identify priorities and execute tasks with minimal direction or supervision
• Experience designing, analyzing, and assessing spacecraft and payload hardware to provide in‑depth technical evaluations and identify risks
• Experience designing, analyzing, and assessing SATCOM ground systems to provide in‑depth technical evaluations and identify risks

 

Preferred experience:

• Possess a Secret or higher clearance
• Master’s degree in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• Experience with system‑of‑systems integration and test across space, ground, and user segments
• Familiarity with government test frameworks, verification strategies, and integration planning
• Experience reviewing or supporting Class I changes, configuration management, and technical baselines
• Systems engineering or program management certifications such as CSEP, ESEP, PMI / PMP

 

Work Environment:

Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (Full-time)

 

Compensation:

• For California only, the salary range for this position is approximately $135,000 to $169,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

 

Other 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.

 

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.

 

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