Title:

Associate Systems Integrator

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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 (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.

KBR is seeking a motivated Associate Systems Integrator to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). This position provides critical day-to-day coordination and program management support to the systems engineering and integration (SE&I) and Agile delivery teams.

The successful candidate will help organize multi-contractor activities, support software and tool procurement, manage status tracking and communication workflows, and ensure integration awareness across program teams. This role is ideal for someone seeking to grow into systems integration or program management leadership within a high-visibility Department of Defense (DoD) software and systems engineering program.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art 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:

Program Coordination: Support planning, facilitation, and documentation of recurring working groups, technical reviews, and stakeholder meetings. Manage meeting logistics, agendas, and follow-up actions to ensure closure and accountability.

Integration Support: Assist the SE&I and program leadership teams in coordinating technical and programmatic activities across development, cyber, DevOps, and operations disciplines.

Procurement Coordination: Support tracking and coordination of software-related procurement actions, including license renewals, subscription management, and purchase requests.

License & Asset Tracking: Maintain visibility into software licensing, seat utilization, and expiration schedules to ensure uninterrupted tool availability across teams.

Status & Reporting: Collect, organize, and synthesize program status inputs; develop summary charts, dashboards, and other visual materials for internal and external reporting.

Cross-Team Collaboration: Coordinate among software, systems, and mission stakeholders to maintain alignment and awareness of dependencies.

Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with users, mission partners, OA representatives, and other government and contractor stakeholders to facilitate communication and coordination.

Tool & Workflow Adaptability: Operate effectively within heterogeneous collaboration ecosystems—MS Teams, Slack, Mattermost, Jira, Confluence, and others—bridging communication across diverse technical and organizational environments.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline coordination processes, improve document traceability, and enhance overall program communication efficiency.

Work Environment:

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

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one required for this position
• Technical Bachelor’s Degree
• 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, systems integration, or project support within a technical or defense environment.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Agile practices and terminology (Scrum, PI planning, backlog management).
• Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, Slack, Mattermost, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing presentation materials for leadership audiences.

Desired:

• Prior experience supporting DoD acquisition, SE&I, or Space Systems Command (SSC) programs.
• Knowledge of SATCOM systems, networks, or mission operations. Exposure to SAFe® or other scaled Agile frameworks.
• Familiarity with DevOps, cloud-native, or Kubernetes-based environments.
• Experience supporting configuration management or asset tracking activities.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), SAFe Agilist, or other relevant certification (or willingness to pursue).
• TS/SCI eligibility preferred

Basic Compensation:  $102,000-$127,000 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.