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Release Train Engineer

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Release Train Engineer

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:

KBR seeks a Release Train Engineer to provide programmatic, execution, and administrative support to Government Program Directors and Managers for ACAT-1 equivalent military acquisition program(s).The position requires extensive acquisition, operational, and engineering experience, specifically monitoring program execution and integration of complex programs and multi-domain command and control (C2) systems.

Responsibilities include to:

  • Translate acquisition and operational priorities into executable software development and integration plans

  • Monitor system development / integration; communicate progress / risks to program management; identify / clear blockers to success through deep understanding of C2 systems

  • Relevant experience developing, reviewing and coordinating acquisition documentation such as Statement of Work [SOWs], Request for Proposal [RFPs] and technical evaluations; mission integration; and government program office support.

  • Tasks will include assisting the C2 system transition to operations through TTP and CONEMP development; aligning system development with operational training and planning; guidance to PMOs and MAJCOMs on standing up an operational squadron; and collaboration coordination across system stakeholders to include corporate developers, government test units, and program offices. Positions will be responsible for space segment integration into the system of systems.

  • May be required to perform budget analysis, help develop POM inputs and analyze financial execution of the program(s).

  • This position will provide support to the organization’s leadership in meetings with other organizations and industry and will require CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Work Environment:

· Location: On-site, Beale AFB, CA

· Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-25% per month within US

· Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Current/active Top Secret/SCI; Current or recent DoD SAP access

  • Subject to a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph

  • Master of Science or Engineering Degree in relevant field

  • 7+ years of experience supporting national security programs as an engineer, systems engineer, and/or in a technical program management capacity.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based CA: $190,000-200,000

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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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