Title:
EM&C MSEIT Integration Engineer

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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 proactive and technically fluent EM&C MSEIT Integration Engineer with experience in DoD Agile software acquisition, particularly in satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. The Integration Engineer will lead cross-vendor coordination and capability integration efforts for managing SATCOM Systems. You will partner closely with DoD stakeholders, technical leads, and contractor development teams to scope new capabilities, allocate workstreams, and ensure that software products meet mission objectives and enterprise architecture standards.

KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

This role supports the Space Force's Space Systems Command through the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) contract.

The MSEIT contract supports the Space Force's acquisition of next-generation SATCOM capabilities, delivering secure, resilient communications to warfighters worldwide. The Integration Engineer will play a key role in ensuring integrated, mission-ready software capabilities through agile program execution and technical leadership.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Capability Discovery & Product Scoping

• Lead early-stage product discovery efforts to identify operational gaps in SATCOM management and monitoring systems.
• Work with stakeholders and users to define capability needs and high-level functional requirements.
• Inform initial vendor allocation decisions and technical feasibility assessments for new product lines.

2. Program Management & Cross-Vendor Coordination

• Oversee the execution of multiple concurrent software products across heterogeneous Agile development teams (prime and subcontractor vendors).
• Ensure work is prioritized based on mission-critical objectives and aligned with the overall enterprise SATCOM roadmap.
• Track product delivery milestones, identify risks, and facilitate issue resolution across vendor teams.

3. Cross-Functional Technical Alignment

• Coordinate across platform, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software architecture teams to integrate SATCOM management capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with DoD operational standards, security requirements, and the Software Acquisition Pathway.
• Facilitate architecture and platform alignment reviews to mitigate integration risks.

4. Agile Execution Oversight

• Support Agile planning and delivery across vendor-led development teams, including backlog alignment, sprint execution tracking, and product increment reviews.
• Guide teams in refining technical stories to reflect mission use cases, performance metrics and end-user needs.
• Champion transparency across cross-functional teams by managing dependencies and maintaining alignment on product goals.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as the program-level point of contact for DoD stakeholders, including operators, planners, and leadership.
• Communicate technical progress and product value in terms that resonate with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Host integrated demos and feedback loops to align product development with operational expectations.

6. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Evaluate new opportunities for integrating analytics, visualization, and data fusion tools to improve SATCOM management capabilities.
• Promote an Agile, feedback-driven development culture with an emphasis on continuous improvement and user-centric design.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance required for this position
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Product Management, or Systems Engineering in a DoD environment
• Proven success managing software development programs across multiple contractors or vendor teams
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) and the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into mission impact
• Experience driving cross-functional collaboration between developers, platform engineers, and operational users

Desired:

• Familiarity with MILSATCOM and COMSATCOM systems, EMI concepts, and RF spectrum management
• Experience with EMI detection and geolocation tools, SATCOM status dashboards, or real-time operational monitoring platforms
• Working knowledge of software testing, KPIs, and data analytics relevant to comms systems
• Understanding of DoD DevSecOps environments, architecture compliance, and cybersecurity integration
• TS/SCI clearance

Basic Compensation: $119,000-$149,000 in California

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.