Enterprise SATCOM Systems Subject Matter Expert – Training System Requirements Analysis

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Enterprise SATCOM Systems Subject Matter Expert – Training System Requirements Analysis

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 an experienced Enterprise Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) Training System Requirements Analysis (TSRA) effort in El Segundo, California.

KBR is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state of the art Military and Commercial SATCOM systems, providing global secure, survivable, and 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.

The SME will provide operational, maintenance, and mission execution expertise to support the development and validation of training requirements, task analyses, and training system recommendations for ESS operators and maintainers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide subject matter expertise in MILSATCOM, space operations, and enterprise ground systems

• Support Operational Task Analysis (OTA), Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), and Functional Analysis activities

• Identify, document, and validate operator and maintainer training requirements

• Assess mission execution processes, operational procedures, and maintenance workflows

• Support development of Training System Requirements documentation and associated deliverables

• Validate technical accuracy of training products, instructional methods, and curriculum recommendations

• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, operations, and sustainment stakeholders

• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), working groups, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings

• Provide recommendations for operator and maintainer certification, qualification, and continuation training requirements

• Support SSC customer engagements related to ESS training development and sustainment planning

Required Experience:

• Active Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Space Operations, Information Systems, Military Science, or related discipline

• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD space, satellite communications, or ground segment systems

• Experience operating, maintaining, sustaining, or supporting MILSATCOM systems

• Demonstrated experience developing, executing, or supporting operational and maintenance procedures

• Experience participating in requirements analysis, systems engineering, training development, or acquisition programs

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to lead discussions with senior government and contractor personnel

Preferred Experience:

• Master's degree in a related discipline

• Prior experience supporting ESS, AEHF, WGS, MILSATCOM, or Space Force programs

• Experience supporting TSRA, Job Task Analysis (JTA), OTA, or Instructional Systems Design (ISD)

• Experience supporting logistics, sustainment, or product support planning activities

• Experience with Space Systems Command acquisition programs

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

• INCOSE, DAWIA/Back-to-Basics, or related professional certifications

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 $126,200 to $157,700. 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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About Us

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

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