OPIR TAP Lab System Architect Lead

KBR
El Segundo, CA
Title:
OPIR TAP Lab System Architect Lead

OPIR TAP Lab System Architect Lead

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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 an Missile Warning, OPIR System Architecture, User Engagement, Data Processing, and OPIR Phenomenology Subject Matter Expert. Join our team in supporting the Space Systems Command (SSC/MGT) Delta 84 Missile Warning Ground TAP Lab. An active TS/SCI is required to be considered for this position.

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:
  • Advise Senior Government decision makers on needs and uses for space based OPIR and EO/IR Systems data collection systems. Recommend viable solutions that enhance current mission capabilities. Provide OPIR Phenomenology and exploitation capabilities subject matter expertise.
  • OPIR Missile Warning and Battlespace Awareness Operational Mission Requirements, System specifications and applications for current and future planned systems, including GEO, HEO, MEO and LEO constellations.
  • Development of clear concise presentations for senior level Government decision makers, communicate and recommend solutions that contribute to decision making.
  • Ability to develop system architecture solutions to enable, enhance or support end user mission needs.
  • Ability to draw on network of OPIR R&D exploitation community including NGA, NASIC, TENCAP and other government agencies performing remote sensing data exploitation.
  • Work is on-site, 5 days a week.
  • Frequent (25-30%) travel to Boulder and Aurora, CO is required.
Location : On-site
Travel Requirements : Minimal
Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics or related discipline or 15+ years' experience with DoD/IC OPIR and/or EO/IR sensor phenomenology, system requirements, application and operations
  • 10 Years experience with OPIR Systems and network architectures, ITWAA reporting
  • 10 Years experience/knowledge of Missile Warning, Missile Defense and/or Battlespace Awareness tactics, techniques and procedures. (TTPs) and Operations
  • Tactical reporting systems including TES, Link 16 TIBS/TRAP, IBS/GBS and GCN
  • Understanding of basic Exceedance, Rep Return, Track, Tactical Parameter Estimation OPIR processing
  • Active TS/SCI Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with War Gaming, Exercise Mission Planning and Operations, DoD Test and Evaluation
  • Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Large Language Model (LLMs) and Imagery exploitation
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $140,000 to $170,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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 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.

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.
Posted 2025-12-19

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