Sr. Control Systems Engineer

Title:

Sr. Control Systems Engineer

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Sr Control Systems Engineer

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: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. 
• 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 successfully getting mission capability on orbit and shaping the future of space reconnaissance. 

  

Program Overview: 

KBR’s ASTRO (Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization) contract to provide mission equipment operations, maintenance, and upgrades to the USSF’s AMOS site in Maui, Hawaii. The AMOS site plays a vital role in national security by monitoring man-made objects in space and continuously developing next-generation capabilities to keep pace with the expanding space domain. This presents an incredible opportunity to push the boundaries of space and telescope technologies.

Position Overview:

KBR is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to design, develop and implement control systems for telescope systems and subsystems including mounts, sensors and automated processing and control. Designs and implements software and hardware control systems to control and monitor sensors, telescopes and mechanical equipment. Works within a flexible Agile process to provide end-to-end solutions to automate collection, processing and dissemination of sensor data. Develops solutions to monitor system health and status and automate routine HW and SW functions and data analysis. Support the Government customer’s goals of enhancing security, scalability and operational efficiency. Creates and implements high-quality, efficient and fully operational SW controls of HW. Designs, supports and performs testing/debugging of integrated HW/SW systems to maintain high operational uptime and meet functional requirements and user needs. Proficient in SW control of HW and a deep understanding of complex systems. 

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Design and develop control systems and strategies to control mission systems including mounts, sensors, and ancillary equipment
• Conduct integrated system testing and debugging to ensure functionality and reliability
• Evaluate and analyze systems to identify performance defects and areas of improvement
• Develop strategies to maintain and modernize HW/SW to provide high reliability and minimize system downtime
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to meet system performance and reliability goals
• Provide technical support for system installation, maintenance, diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify and correct issues in real-time
• Conduct system simulations and testing to ensure functionality and performance
• Develop specifications and detailed documentation for system design, component level-specifications and interface controls
• Develop system, maintenance, and troubleshooting documentation
• Programming and configuring electronic, mechanical and optical systems
• Provide training and technical support to maintenance staff and users
• Keep up-to-date with the latest technology trends
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of control systems and practices

Duties include monitoring AMOS Government staff and Stakeholder mission needs, documenting, requirements and assisting with development of plans to meet those needs, including support to integrate new equipment, sensors, or conduct off-nominal operations. This engineer takes a holistic approach to developing solutions, working with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance staff to identify integrated HW/SW solutions that meet the Government’s needs. Assists with identifying and mitigating risk, resolving issues, and ensuring user/customer satisfaction. Additional responsibilities include mentoring less experienced staff and assisting the Government in identifying solutions to improve quality of services provided. This engineer is a disciplined self-starter with strong organizational, time management, comprehension, and communication skills.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Controls Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, E