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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Integration and Test Engineer - **Company:** KBR Inc - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $169,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Automation of Marketing, Satcom, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Cisco Discovery Protocol, Information Technology - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4a125d04ef5302c0 ## About the Role * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance * Bachelor's degree in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science * 8+ years' experience with SATCOM requirements development, Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T), system testing, and production activities * Experience supporting program office technical, schedule, and cost activities, including risk and issue identification * Possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop solutions to complex technical issues under limited supervision * Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical details clearly to government leadership * Demonstrated ability to identify priorities and execute tasks with minimal direction or supervision * Experience designing, analyzing, and assessing spacecraft and payload hardware to provide in-depth technical evaluations and identify risks * Experience designing, analyzing, and assessing SATCOM ground systems to provide in-depth technical evaluations and identify risks, * Possess a Secret or higher clearance * Master's degree in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science * Experience with system-of-systems integration and test across space, ground, and user segments * Familiarity with government test frameworks, verification strategies, and integration planning * Experience reviewing or supporting Class I changes, configuration management, and technical baselines * Systems engineering or program management certifications such as CSEP, ESEP, PMI / PMP Basic Compensation: $135,000 to $169,000 in 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. ## Description The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEI&T) Engineer provides independent systems engineering and technical advisory support to the U.S. Government Space Force Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS-G) Program Office. The role focuses on system-of-systems integration, prime contractor Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) oversight, and government-led systems integration and test activities. This position supports government decision-making by assessing technical readiness, integration risks, and test maturity across contractor and government systems, ensuring alignment with program requirements, cost, schedule, and mission objectives. * Support to US Government and the Tactical SATCOM Program Office organization responsible for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition, program management and technical execution of prime contractor Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) and provide support to integration to the Systems of Systems integration and test. Participate in regular meetings with Government and prime contractor. * Provide direct support to the U.S. Government and Tactical SATCOM Program Office responsible for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition, program management, and technical execution. * Support government-led System-of-Systems (SoS) Integration and Test, ensuring interoperability across space vehicles, payloads, ground systems, terminals, and enterprise interfaces. * Participate in regular technical and programmatic meetings with government stakeholders and prime contractors, representing the government's technical interests. * Perform independent Space Vehicle Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) technical assessments of prime contractor activities. * Identify and assess discrepancies between planned and actual technical performance, including impacts to: Cost, Schedule, Quality, technical margins and risk * Evaluate contractor AI&T readiness, test execution, and problem resolution effectiveness. * Identify technical issues, anomalies, and risks, and assess downstream impacts to SoS integration and operational capability. * Provide detailed written and verbal assessments of technical progress, integration maturity, and risk posture. * Identify, elevate, and track technical and programmatic challenges requiring government attention. * Develop and communicate clear, actionable technical recommendations to support key government program decisions. * Examine system requirements that drive cost, complexity, or schedule risk, and identify potential alternatives to mitigate risk or improve affordability while preserving capability. * Provide technical inputs to acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Compliance Document Lists (CDLs) * Review proposed contractor changes to Class I documents, specifications, and compliance artifacts. * Evaluate tailoring of compliance documentation and provide independent recommendations to the Government. * Support test planning, verification, and validation activities related to SoS integration. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)