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System Safety Engineer

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In-Office
El Segundo, CA, USA
113K-141K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
El Segundo, CA, USA
113K-141K Annually
Mid level
Supports system safety engineering for military satellite communications systems, including environmental, safety, and occupational health risk assessments; hazard analyses; mitigation reviews; Space Flight Worthiness certification; and safety documentation. Collaborates with contractors, government personnel, and U.S. Space Force stakeholders, leads technical working groups, identifies requirements gaps and risks, and prepares briefings, reports, and action items.
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System Safety Engineer

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KBR is seeking a System Safety Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

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 (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) contract. You will join the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering team to help define the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. You may lead and support working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolving and identifying risks and requirements gaps, developing briefings, writing and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MSEIT effort provides leading edge SE&I for the Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications 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.

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:

  • Support the MSEIT System Safety Government Team by evaluating ESOH risks identified by the government, contractors, or other stakeholders, preparing ESOH documents and providing system safety support for Space Flight Worthiness certification
  • Document, perform, and execute changes to Government System Safety documents
  • Review and participate in government evaluations of contractor documentation to hazard analyses, mitigation strategies, and safety assessments, as well as advise the government team
  • Perform safety risk assessments in accordance with MSEIT Program and Space Force guidance documents and prepare safety risk assessments for acceptance or for further mitigation.
  • Prepare documents including but not limited to: Programmatic Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Evaluation (PESHE),Space Debris Assessment Report/End of Life Plan (SDAR/EOLP) for space vehicles, and Environmental Analysis for ground system
  • Prepare and support the System Safety elements of the space vehicle Space Flight Worthiness certification
  • Collaborating with prime contractors, other support contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force

Work Environment:

  • Location:  Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required for this position
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 4+ years’ experience in systems engineering
  • 1+ years’ experience in Systems Safety engineering, to include System Safety Engineering practices, techniques, and procedures and working with System Safety military standards and regulations
  • Ability to coordinate with numerous stakeholders and customers
  • Strong interpersonal skills to enable working and interfacing with diverse personnel and working in a dynamic team environment
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desired:

  • Bachelor’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
  • Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
  • Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence
  • Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, PTES, PTS, and FAB-T terminal programs
  • Experience working with military and DoD civilian clients
  • Experience and familiarity working on a government space systems program
  • Experience working on a Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) contract
  • Active Secret Clearance or higher

Basic Compensation:  $113,100 - $141,300

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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