Support Fair Opportunity Proposal Request, Request for Information, and other acquisition package activities for the PKMA modernization contract.
Analyze vendor or contractor inputs and provide clear technical recommendations to government and program leadership.
Develop technical roadmaps and dependency analyses supporting PKMA development, integration, testing, certification, and deployment.
Coordinate cryptographic key management requirements across ground, terminal, payload, and space segment stakeholders.
Support COMSEC/TRANSEC planning, test strategy, certification planning, and integration activities.
Develop PKMA-related risk assessments, mitigation plans, and executive-ready briefings.
Participate in key management, cyber engineering, SATCOM, and security working groups.
Coordinate with NSA, Space Systems Command, mission partners, contractors, and system developers.
Support technical baseline reviews including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, and integration readiness activities.
Prepare concise status updates, program briefings, and decision-support materials for leadership.
Work Environment
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications
Required
Active Top Secret clearance required for this position
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related technical discipline
7+ years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or national security space programs
Experience with cryptographic systems, key management infrastructure, COMSEC, or TRANSEC operations
Experience developing technical requirements, SOWs, acquisition packages, and engineering documentation
Experience supporting large-scale system integration efforts
Strong technical writing and briefing skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or related discipline
Experience with SATCOM, AEHF, ESS, EHF, or strategic communications systems
Knowledge of PKI, KMI, PKMA, or enterprise key management architectures
Experience supporting NSA-certified cryptographic systems
Familiarity with MBSE/CAMEO, DOORS, Jira, or engineering toolsets
Experience supporting acquisition strategy, source selection, and contract execution
Certification in systems engineering, such as INCOSE CSEP or ESEP
Certification such as CISSP, CEH
Requirements management
Technical baseline management
Interface development and ICD adjudication
Risk management
Digital engineering
Cybersecurity engineering
Executive communications
Cross-functional team leadership
The PKMA modernization effort is a critical dependency for future ESS cryptographic capabilities, including key delivery, ECU integration, COMSEC/TRANSEC operations, and enterprise SATCOM resilience. The selected candidate will directly influence technical direction, acquisition execution, integration success, and risk posture for this modernization effort.
Basic Compensation: $149,400 - $186,700 in El Segundo CA
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.
