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Crypto SME

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Top Secret/SCI
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Engineering - Systems
El Segundo, CA (On-Site/Office)

Title:
Crypto SME

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 motivated and experienced Crypto SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

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; however, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (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.

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:
  • Provide the technical leadership for the ESS Program Office in the deliveries of space and ground cryptographic units to support the Space, and Ground segments
  • Lead the trade for spacecraft cryptographic unit selection. Considerate about requirements, interfaces, environments and testing
  • Ensure the technical design and interfaces, development and deliveries for the space payload encryption units in terms of hardware and firmware
  • Ensure the technical design and interfaces, development and deliveries for the ground encryption units in terms of hardware and firmware
  • Support all encryption unit successfully complete the required test program. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
  • Ensure space cryptographic units survive space environments through qualification testing
  • Provide supplementary PKMA (Protected Key Management Architecture) activities as necessary
  • Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates


Work Environment:
  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Moderate
  • Working Hours: Standard


Qualifications;

Required:
  • An active TS/SCI is required for this position
  • BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
  • 15 years' experience with Crypto/PKMA or Master's degree and 12 years' experience
  • Military or DOD or IC space and ground experience required
  • Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, or spacecraft levels
  • Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable
  • Approximately 20% travel within Southern California and Maryland


Basic Compensation: $192,000 to $215,000 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.
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