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Senior Solution Architect

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. 

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment. 

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR 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: 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.

Join KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions team and help shape the future of critical missions across government and commercial sectors. We are seeking experienced Senior Solution Architects who thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence technical strategy, drive growth in emerging markets, and collaborate with top talent to support programs that matter—spanning Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, and Homeland Security. If you are passionate about advancing mission success through cutting-edge technologies and strategic thinking, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Solution Architect at KBR, you will play a critical role in driving technical strategy and solution development to support business growth across diverse mission areas, including Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, and Homeland Security. This position requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and the ability to craft innovative, customer-focused solutions tailored to unique mission requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to:

• Lead technical solution development for complex pursuits across the Mission Technology Solutions portfolio.
• Shape customer requirements through early engagement, market research, and identification of competitive discriminators.
• Develop proposal content, including technical volumes, white papers, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and respond to RFIs and market surveys.
• Apply advanced methodologies such as Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), DevSecOps, Agile software development, Smart Asset Management, Digital Logistics, and Cloud architectures, with a strong emphasis on Cybersecurity and System of Systems integration.
• Mentor and build teams, fostering collaboration and innovation across internal and external stakeholders.

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote
• Travel Requirements: Moderate 20-50%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Eligibility to obtain a public trust security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 18 years of industry experience, including 12+ years of industry experience and 6+ years of business development experience.
• Proven experience in one or more mission areas: Defense, Intelligence, Civilian Space, or Homeland Security.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical solution development for complex proposals.
• Experience writing technical volumes, whitepapers, and developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Ability to respond to RFIs, market surveys, and support customer shaping efforts.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams, foster collaboration, and engage stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for interfacing with customers and internal leadership.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong background in multiple technical disciplines and areas of expertise, including Cybersecurity, System of Systems integration, IT infrastructure, Cloud, Autonomy, Data Analytics/AI, Agile Software Development, Digital Engineering including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or DevSecOps
• Active security clearance

Basic Compensation: $180,000.00 - 271,000.00

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.

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 at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The North America Solutions Deployment and Integrations team delivers public safety applications to 911, Police, Fire, and EMS agencies. Products include Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management Systems, Integration with Radio Systems, Call Handling equipment, Reporting applications, and Fire Station Alerting systems. The Solution Architect understands the core product being deployed and integrates and delivers interfaces within the larger customer’s enterprise network.

Job Description

This is a remote position and candidates can live anywhere in the US.

The Solution Architect is the field engineer responsible for taking projects from Sales to Service including the deployment of Computer Aided Dispatch Systems, Mobile Applications, and Records Management Systems. The Solution Architect will own the project scope and the interfaces to be deployed. The Solution Architect works within a project team, has direct customer interaction, and collaborates closely with the project manager to ensure successful project completion within the constraints of Schedule, Scope, and Cost. The Solution Architect documents the project with standard required deliverables to communicate task status and completion. The Solution Architect works with customer requirements and the interface development team while continually striving for standardization and reuse. The candidate must demonstrate fundamental troubleshooting skills and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and implements customer installation activities in a time-sensitive manner.
• Elicits customer requirements and can communicate technical details in verbal and written form to all levels of organization.
• Understands Public Safety customer environments for product security and reliability.
• Delivers solutions within the context of a defined product, standard interfaces, and limited flexibility.
• General software and IP network debugging skills are critical. Must be a Problem solver.
• Installs, Integrates, Deploys, and Delivers defined solutions.
• Identifies product defects and monitors resolution from engineering to customer acceptance.
• Tracks billable hours for projects worked and completed.
• Train new team members as required for this position.
• Travel to customers as needed for this position.

Preferred Skills:

• Great verbal and written commuication is preferred.
• The ability to present and train others on technical processes as the position requires.
• Public Safety experience is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in the following areas: Systems Integration, Software Engineering, Product Development, System Test, System Support, or Information Technology.
• Windows Server 2019 or newer
• SQL Server 2019 or newer
• SQL scripting (T-SQL)
• Proficiency with XML, XPATH, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT)
• Must be willing to learn on the job and be a team player
• Must be willing to travel as required for this position.
• Must have general networking knowledge for this position.
• Knowledge of packet capture tools, is preferred.

This position is subject to working in high-security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.

Target Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

Required Skills:

• High School diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, General Studies, Information Systems, or Technology, plus working experience in one of the following areas: Systems Integration, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Product Development, Public Safety, Systems Test, or Systems Support.
• Must have 4+ years of experience working as an Engineer in an Engineering or Technology environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Originally posted on Himalayas