Senior Sustainment Systems Engineer
Kbr· Defense· Sep 18, 2026 · 1mo ago
Colorado Springs, Colorado
In office
Full-time
Senior
$110K–$138K
5+ years exp
Job description
Title:
Senior Sustainment 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.
KBR is seeking a Senior Sustainment Systems Engineer to support a Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Management Office (PMO) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We conduct Operations & Sustainment (O&S) activities for state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, providing global secure, survivable and protected communications for our Nation’s warfighters.
We are looking for an experienced, proactive Systems Engineer who is a self-starter capable of autonomous, on-the-job, learning/growth while working in a collaborative environment of small teams. The ideal candidate will employ their skills and experience to tackle technical challenges and drive executable solutions for legacy and transitioning strategic and tactical space-based telecommunication capabilities. This opportunity is an engineering management position where the ideal candidate will not only have the required technical acumen, but also the ability to proactively engage and effectively manage technical baselines using established/proven government systems engineering, integration & test (SEIT) processes and procedures to advance O&S activities for legacy and transitioning capabilities employed in the field. Join our high-functioning, high-performing MSEIT Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be an important part of directly and positively affecting Joint and Allied combat readiness as they employ MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications worldwide during full spectrum military operations.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
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.
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Engage both government and corporate stakeholders to effectively produce outstanding results
• Provide senior-level critical thinking and problem solving skills to the government customer; drive technical challenges to their most logical resolution
• Coordinate with numerous stakeholders/customers from DoW agencies to commercial industry that translate to tangible, positive, mission-focused results
• Learn and apply established government SEIT processes and procedures in support of MILSATCOM and NC3 O&S activities
• Develop, analyze and maintain systems engineering documentation and capability requirements to ensure alignment with mission objectives and continuous readiness
• Apply Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) frameworks and DoW acquisition best practices to daily program office operations, directly advancing strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems
• Travel: Up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government customer direction
Qualifications:
Required:
• Active DoW SECRET clearance required to be considered for this position
•Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited university
• 5 years experience in SE&I associated with system acquisitions and/or O&S
• Expertise with requirements development and analysis and the development of systems engineering-related documents
• Knowledge of Agile software development processes and applications (i.e., Jira/Confluence)
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal and team-player skills
• Clear and concise written, verbal communications and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Preferred:
• 6 years of experience in a DoW program office with an understanding of DoW acquisition processes
• 6 years of experience working with strategic & tactical MILSATCOM space systems
• Experience working in a CMMI environment
• Possess knowledge of Agile software development processes and applications (e.g., Jira/Confluence)
• Direct experience with Change Management and Configuration Management (CM) processes
• Possess Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
This position is 100% onsite at Peterson Space Force Base s (PSFB), Product Support Facility (PSF) given mission requirements and is not eligible for formal hybrid or full remote employment options.
Basic Compensation: $110,000-$138,000 in Colorado Springs
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
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.
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 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.
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