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Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to serve as an Engineering lead for a space mission payload critical to our nation to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This role includes Engineering and project management through all phases of the program, from concept development and industry trade study preliminary and detailed design, payload integration & test, space vehicle integration and test and potentially on-orbit demonstration.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your mission, should you choose to accept:

• Functioning as the primary payload interface for customers, program management, product line engineering leadership, mission assurance and subsystem engineering teams
• Providing Technical Support / Oversight including
  • Conducting technical trades in coordination with the Mission and Space Vehicle SE teams
  • Ownership of payload specs and requirements traceability 
  • Developing and managing Interface-Control Documents (ICD) between the prime and sub-contractor
  • Playing a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviews
  • Planning, design, and execution of testing strategies to ensure payload qualification, exercise payload functionality and measure performance
  • Supporting the development of operational mission scenarios and payload concepts of operations

• Payload sub-contractor oversight, including cost and schedule performance including
  • Review / Tech Eval of subcontractor proposals
  • Cost account manager (CAM) for Payload WBSs using EVMS
  • Recognizing and mitigating payload related issues and risks

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 10 years of professional experience
• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
• Experience working medium size or larger Government programs
• Experience in managing sub-contractors
• Knowledge of aerospace environmental testing standards
• Experience with spacecraft design, development integration and test
• Experience with payload integration inclusive of ICD development

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• 15+ yrs of direct experience with Space systems
• Established network of contacts in other NG divisions/sectors/programs
• Proposal experience
• CAM experience

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• Design / Engineering
  
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  • Assists Senior Engineers in design documents for SCADA/Automation projects
    
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    • Developing design document narratives
      
    • Perform requirements analysis
      
    • Understanding of Sequence of Operations (SOO) / System Functional Documentation
      
    • Create Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
      
    • Comment Resolution
      
    
    
    
  • Reviews and comments on 3rd party design documents for SCADA/Automation projects in support of large programs/projects
    
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    • Review design document narratives
      
    • Perform execution and design scope gap analysis
      
    • Review Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
      
    • Review Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications) for project compliance
      
    • Assist in reviewing project specifications
      
    • Assist in creation of testing plans and procedures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
      
    
    
    
  
  
  
• Programming
  
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  • Program / configure / troubleshoot Controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
    
  
  
  
• Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
  
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  • Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures
    
  • Preparation of test reports
    
  • Originates test procedures
    
  • Commissioning of deployed systems
    
  • Development of test equipment and simulation devices
    
  • Perform Factory and Field Testing
    
  
  
  
• Maintenance
  
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  • Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators
    
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• Estimates
  
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  • Assists senior engineers in preparation of cost estimates and supporting documentation
    
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  • Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
    
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• Bachelor degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and 2-5 years field experience
  
• Associate degree in the electrical or mechanical field (add 3 years field experience)
  
• High school diploma (add 5 years field experience)
  
• 2-5 years' experience with designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
  
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
  
• Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration
  
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems
  
• Experience using basic electrical and hand tools
  
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
  
• Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
  
• Experience with 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
  
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN
  

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• Experience in OT and IT networking technologies and topologies
  
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing OT and IT networks and protocols
  
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
  
• Experience in schedule management software (Project, Primavera P6)
  
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.)
  

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  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
    
  • Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc.
    
  
  
  
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  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
    
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
    
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
    
  
  
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.
  

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• Assist with managing projects, plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary engineering Commissioning role for large facility projects.
  
• The commissioning experts adhere to a thorough quality management/QC process and procedures.
  
• Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings which services include: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation.
  
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports with limited supervision as needed; Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects; Write comprehensive reports which include the following sections: recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
  
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning.
  
• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results.
  
• Develop and administer functional tests for various systems, such as: electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, etc.
  
• System Assembly; Commission plan preparation; Follow company QC process and procedures.
  
• Help lead and manage any external resources; Schedule and direct periodic commissioning meetings; Attend construction and coordination meetings if required for the project.
  
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners' agents as needed; Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
  

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• 3-5 years' experience in the Engineering Field
  
• A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects a big plus
  
• Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience is preferred
  
• Electrical equipment testing experience in a Critical Facilities / facility environment
  
• Experience with IEEE/ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus
  
• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
  
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
  
• Up to 75% travel
  
• Must be a US Citizen
  

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• Bachelor's / Associates Degree in engineering a plus or comparable experience
  

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• Occasionally move objects 10-50lbs.
  
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
  
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
  

Benefits to Joining Our Team

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

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• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
  
• Flexible Spending Account Options
  
• 401K Plan
  
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Employee Referral Program
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Learn more about CPG by checking out our website here

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• Manage projects, plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary engineering Commissioning role for large facility projects.
  
• The commissioning experts adhere to a thorough quality management/QC process and procedures.
  
• Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings which services include: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation.
  
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports; Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects; Write comprehensive reports which include the following sections: recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
  
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning.
  
• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results.
  
• Develop and administer functional tests for various systems, such as: electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, etc.
  
• System Assembly; Commission plan preparation; Follow company QC process and procedures.
  
• Help lead and manage any external resources; Schedule and direct periodic commissioning meetings; Attend construction and coordination meetings if required for the project.
  
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners' agents as needed; Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
  
• Verify results of test reports
  
• Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed.
  
• Must be US citizen
  
• Must be able to travel approximately 75% of time
  

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• Bachelor's / Associates Degree in engineering a plus or comparable experience
  
• 3-5 experience in the Engineering Field
  
• A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects a big plus
  
• Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must
  
• Electrical equipment testing experience in a Critical Facilities / facility environment
  
• Experience with IEEE/ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus
  
• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
  

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• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
  

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• No Certificates or licenses required
  

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• No supervisory responsibilities with this position
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; Standing and walking is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  

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• Manage projects, plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary engineering Commissioning role for large facility projects.
  
• The commissioning experts adhere to a thorough quality management/QC process and procedures.
  
• Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings which services include: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation.
  
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports; Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects; Write comprehensive reports which include the following sections: recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
  
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning.
  
• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results.
  
• Develop and administer functional tests for various systems, such as: electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, etc.
  
• System Assembly; Commission plan preparation; Follow company QC process and procedures.
  
• Help lead and manage any external resources; Schedule and direct periodic commissioning meetings; Attend construction and coordination meetings if required for the project.
  
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners' agents as needed; Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
  
• Verify results of test reports
  
• Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed.
  
• Must be US citizen
  
• Must be able to travel approximately 75% of time
  

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• Bachelor's / Associates Degree in engineering a plus or comparable experience
  
• 3-5 experience in the Engineering Field
  
• A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects a big plus
  
• Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must
  
• Electrical equipment testing experience in a Critical Facilities / facility environment
  
• Experience with IEEE/ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus
  
• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
  

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• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
  

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• No Certificates or licenses required
  

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• No supervisory responsibilities with this position
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; Standing and walking is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  

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.

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:

• Acquisition Experience: Provide Acquisition Program Management support designed to assist various product teams in developing and drafting acquisition documentation including, but not limited to: Acquisition Strategies and Plans, Acquisition Program Baselines, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, System Engineering Plans, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans.
• Policy Experience: Apply in-depth knowledge of IC and agency level policy along with a wide range of analytical measurement skills to assist product teams with developing, maintaining, and coordinating Milestone Decision Authority acquisition packages for Milestone approval. Serve as a subject matter expert in Acquisition, aiding in educating the workforce and tracking evolving Acquisition policy.
• Documentation Experience: Develop, draft, provide, and update documentation for acquisition programs to include all documentation required for program Milestone events (MDD, MS A, MS B, MS C, Full Rate Production, Type Classification/Material Release, etc.).
• Critical Thinking: Apply in-depth knowledge of publications, acquisition policy and critical thinking skills to assist product teams with developing, maintaining, and coordinating decision packages (e.g., Corporate Review Boards, Milestone B, Type Classification, Materiel Release) for approval.
• Software Experience: Utilize collaboration software (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Global Electronic Approval Routing System) in order to maintain, route, track, and update documentation.
• Support Experience: Support program personnel with programmatic related actions including: preparation of Program Reviews, Decision Briefs, Quad Charts, and Program Procurement and RDT&E Forms.
• Requirements Experience: Provide support to Combat Development community, as required, and assist with the development/update of requirements documents for programs to include: Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Capability Development Document (CDD), Directed Requirements, Operational Needs Statements (ONS).

Work Environment:

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

• Required: Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a polygraph
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or accounting
• Experience: 7 years of related experience
• Acquisition Experience: Management level military or acquisition experience preferred, specifically DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management.

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.

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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Title : Enterprise Solution Architect – Telecom

Location : Reston, VA

Relevant Experience (in Yrs.): 6 years

Detailed Job Description:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

• 12+ years of IT experience across architecture, requirements & design, development, testing, or application support.

• 4+ years of MSO/Telecommunications experience with strong functional and technical skills in enterprise BSS systems and solutions architecture.

• 4+ years of experience architecting and designing large scale enterprise solutions.

• 2+ years of experience integrating or implementing complex systems including COTS, SaaS, and third party platforms using industry-standard frameworks and technologies.

• 2+ years of experience working within an architecture group on end to end strategic solutions and roadmaps.

• Deep knowledge of telecom domains including BSS/OSS (CRM, billing, order orchestration, inventory, assurance), AIOps, service assurance, field operations, customer experience, and digital channels.

• Practical experience with GenAI and LLMs (RAG, grounding, prompt engineering, evaluators, guardrails) and traditional ML (forecasting, anomaly detection, NLP, recommendations, CV optional).

• Knowledge of BSS, OSS, IT, and industry standards such as TMF, MEF, ITIL, IETF, IEEE (highly desired).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with leadership and developers.

• Proven ability to lead large matrix managed technical teams across internal groups and multiple vendors.

• Experience driving and delivering complex full stack end to end solutions with an understanding of how architectural decisions impact delivery.

• Ability to develop solution vision, create solution architecture, and map capabilities to systems, integrations, and technology choices in collaboration with business owners, SMEs, and IT delivery teams.

• Involved across all phases of project lifecycle—from intake through implementation—to ensure solution continuity and alignment with architectural blueprints.

• Participates in feature definition, user story grooming, estimation, solution development, and architecture gap/issue resolution.

• Facilitates and leads requirements analysis and solution design workshops; performs analysis to determine integration and solution needs.

• Engages with business partners, product owners, and stakeholders to understand pain points, translate needs into system requirements, and ensure alignment with architectural vision.

• Accountable for ensuring solutions are well engineered, operable, maintainable, aligned with enterprise architecture, feasible to deliver, and capable of generating expected business value.

• Collaborates closely with IT delivery teams (platform architects, technical leads), release management, and project managers to resolve dependencies and avoid cross project impacts.

• Drives system integration efforts by defining interface specifications, technical design documents, and end to end data flows using established methodologies and tools.

• Actively contributes to implementation tasks, including research, proof of concepts, prototyping, compatibility testing, and new technology evaluations.

• Identifies necessary non-functional requirements (performance, security, operational), and supports the creation of conceptual architecture.

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