Spacecraft Software and Data Visualization Systems Engineer
KBR · Los Angeles, CA
📍 El Segundo, California💰 $150,200 to $187,700via workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-22
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Spacecraft Software and Data Visualization Systems Engineer
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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 is seeking a motivated and experienced spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA.
KBR is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (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.
The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) 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:
Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle
Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing of both the spacecraft bus and space vehicle (after the payload had been integrated)
Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments
Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates
Design visual interfaces that expose model predictions, confidence intervals, explainability metrics, and performance indicators.
Develop user-facing analytics that enable engineers and operators to interact with, evaluate, and refine AI/ML-driven insights.
Support validation, interpretation, and communication of machine learning outcomes to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to operationalize outputs from Statistical and Machine Learning (SML) models.
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
An active Secret Clearance is required for this position
Bachelor’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science
10+ years of experience in data visualization, analytics, software engineering, or related technical fields.
5+ years of experience in space systems (SATCOM, NASA, etc.)
Demonstrated experience developing dashboards and visual analytics solutions.
Experience working with large, complex datasets in operational or engineering environments.
Experience with Python, SQL, and data analytics frameworks.
Proficiency with one or more visualization platforms: Power BI
Tableau
Grafana
Plotly/Dash
D3.js
Similar enterprise visualization tools
Understanding of machine learning concepts, model evaluation, and predictive analytics.
Experience working with cloud-based or distributed analytics environments.
Demonstrated organizational management capability with ability to handle competing priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desired:
TS/SCI clearance
Master’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science
Experience in Military, DoW, or Intelligence Community space
Experience with MILSATCOM, such as ESS, AEHF, EPS, PTES, PTS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programs
Experience in space systems engineering at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft or space vehicle levels
Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence
Experience integrating or interacting with Statistical and Machine Learning (SML) models and AI-driven analytics.
Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
Basic Compensation: $150,200 to $187,700 in El Segundo, 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&
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