Ground Station Systems Engineer

Job Description

• Job Description

  Job Description
  Performs a variety of engineering work in the development of an operable system capable of meeting requirements within imposed constraints including mass, cost and schedule. Designs and/or researches subsystem interfaces to ensure that subsystems are integrated and work together to form a viable complete system. Performs functional analysis of a system to ensure it meets performance criteria and mission constraints and to feed the analysis results back to the subsystem development teams. Uses standard procedures in carrying out assignments associated with research, design, development or analysis of specific parts, components, interfaces, or minor phases of a project. Coordinates with other technical personnel in solving technical problems, fabricating equipment, gathering information, formulating plans, designs, cost estimates and specifications. Provides assistance to higher level engineers in most of the detail work and translates technical guidance and data received into usable information applicable to the particular assignment. May serve as company representative advising customer and contractor personnel on technical requirements for products or services, support equipment and electronic equipment installation. Plans, directs and coordinates engineering functions involved in the design and development, installation, testing and integration of systems and subsystems. Directs or conducts research studies necessary for the improvement or reconfiguration of systems or subsystems. Serves as the customer interface and organizational consultant on significant issues requiring technical guidance, redirection or resolution. Directs the work of lower level technical personnel as required. Assists in compiling and preparing comprehensive technical reports and proposals. May participate as a team member of multiple teams; may act as primary intra-organizational liaison. Performs all other duties as assigned. BS degree in engineering or applied science with at least 2 years of related experience.

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  Job Posting Description

   

   

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  KBR?is seeking a?Ground Station Systems Engineer (GSSE) to join its talented team in?Sioux Falls, South Dakota. KBR, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is the prime Technical Services Support Contractor (TSSC) to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), providing support in the areas of science, engineering, and technical operations at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center (http://eros.usgs.gov/) near Sioux Falls, SD (http://www.siouxfalls.org).?  

   

  The GSSE position provides technical leadership in the areas of hardware maintenance, engineering, software integration and configuration of all ground station equipment serviced by the on-site Landsat Ground Station (LGS). The candidate will also support several system engineering duties in support of the Ground Network for the Landsat mission, therefore, experience in the development, I&T, and deployment of RF systems is necessary. 

   

  The work location is the EROS Center in Sioux Falls, SD. This position supports an on-site work environment and includes rotating 24x7 on-call requirements.

   

  Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Satellite Communications/Systems or equivalent 
  • Minimum of 4-6 years of related technical and/or development engineering experience 
    • Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) is preferred 
    • Experience with software development and programming is preferred 
    • Experience with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications and ground systems is preferred 

   

  Core Responsibilities: 

  • Provides technical support and system engineering functions for the various Landsat Ground Network (GN) hardware and software systems; includes Satcom RF antennas and equipment, automation systems, data capture and routing systems, etc. 
  • Lead antenna / hardware anomaly investigations  
  • Provide engineering support for ground station upgrades and procurements 
  • Works closely with the Development and Operations leads to evaluate current and new mission needs; makes recommendations that satisfy evolving requirements while maintaining the integrity of existing missions and business needs 
  • Works closely with USGS, NASA, and other mission-level partners to meet the needs of the overall mission 
  • Performs analysis of customer needs; defines system solutions to integrate and deliver capabilities for LGS and into the GN and ground system as part of the overall Landsat mission 
  • Provide leadership and guidance on engineering aspects of the development and integration of multiple systems through system analysis and design, system integration, verification/validation and decision analysis/resolution 
  • Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with the Landsat Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP); includes preparing operations concepts, developing and implementing requirements, defining and documenting interface definitions, conducting architecture and trade study analysis, developing integration plans, presenting milestone reviews to the customer, and executing formal testing 
  • Support development and testing of elements that interface with the GN to help maintain overall mission integrity 
  • Develops and presents briefings and system documentation to senior level management 
  • Assists the Development and Operations leads to manage budget, schedule, and scope for GN systems 
  • Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with established Configuration Management (CM) processes 
  • Support technical activities with other applicable personnel internal and external to the Landsat Project 
  • Support USGS Landsat Project Management data calls and scenarios 
  • Rotating 24x7 on-call is required 

   

  Required Skills: 

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills 
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team 
  • Radio Frequency (RF) / Intermediate Frequency (IF) test equipment knowledge 
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams 
  • Requirement generation and mapping experience 
  • Software development/programming experience 
  • Integration and test experience 
  • General computer hardware and software proficiency 
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) 
  • Ability to conduct studies related to ground station operations / development, create performance plans, installation guides, requirements, operations concepts 

   

  Desired Skills: 

  • Understanding of RF Design principles 
  • Understanding of network topologies 
  • Understanding of automation systems 
  • Experience with analog and digital fiber optics 
  • CAD software knowledge 
  • Satellite Took Kit (STK) knowledge 
  • Component level troubleshooting and replacement 
  • Verbal/Presentation Skills: Ability to conduct project reviews (preliminary and critical design, pre-ship, test readiness, and operational readiness), provide briefings upon request 
  • Written skills: Ability to develop and review technical documentation including requirements, trade studies, test plans, procedures, etc. 
  • US Citizenship is required due to ITAR requirements 

   

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for government facility access and user accounts.

   

  KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those of KBR.

   

   

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  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.?

   

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  At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations.  Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems.  We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.  We Deliver – Together. ?