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Title: Ground Station System Engineer III BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR. Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. Ground Station System Engineer III Join us at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and help shape the future of Earth science data systems. As part of our mission-driven team, you'll contribute to projects that make a global impact, supporting research, innovation, and technology that empower scientists and decision-makers worldwide.

KBR is seeking a Mid-Level System Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD, to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. This is a full-time, onsite role that requires regular in-person interaction with team members, scientists, and mission partners. This team, in collaboration with NASA and the Landsat project, specializes in remote sensing and provides over fifty years of satellite imagery data to global users and science organizations.

Work on meaningful projects that support Earth science and sustainability

Collaborate with experienced engineers and mentors who are passionate about innovation

Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in Satellite Communications and system development

Be part of a team that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning

Candidates must have strong technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a teamwork emphasis. Candidates must also be able to integrate into a highly-skilled engineering team of diverse disciplines.

• Provides hardware engineering support and maintenance for all ground station radio frequency (RF) equipment. This includes supporting the procurement, deployment/integration, troubleshooting and repair of RF equipment.
• Provides Satellite Communications systems engineering support to develop ground based systems in accordance with mission requirements. This includes the antenna(s), RF equipment and all associated ground station equipment.
• Communicate and coordinate activities and technical status with the Systems Engineer, Software Engineers, Operators and other Project team members, as appropriate.
• Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with an established Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
• Support decomposing operations concepts into detailed requirements.
• Support developing and implementing requirements.
• Support defining and documenting interface definitions.
• Conduct architecture and trade study analysis.
• Execute formal integration testing and analysis.
• Support the integration activities at remote partner locations.
• Ensure all system activities are conducted in accordance with standards and best practices.
• Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with Configuration Management (CM) processes.

Education:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Satellite Communications/Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: Former job experience of 4-6 years in Satellite Communications Engineering or equivalent is required for this position.
• Experience in satellite ground systems or Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications is a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the Systems Engineering and Project Life Cycle.
• Experience in working with RF equipment including antenna, demodulators, receivers, upconverters, station controllers and basic diagnostic equipment such as spectrum analyzers.
• Experience in anomaly investigations or troubleshooting activities.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.

• This internship is designed to help you learn. Prior experience in all skills is not expected.
• Requirements generation experience.
• Integration and Test experience.

• US Citizenship is required due to ITAR requirements.
• Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access.
• Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability.
• Paid time off.
• 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’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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