Space 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.

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:

• Systems Engineering and Technical Advising: The (SETA) Engineer will contribute to government’s mission success through end-to-end analysis, thought leadership and proactive action.

• Space Operations: conduct threat assessments and develop courses of actions; develop tactics, techniques, and procedures to support operational objectives. 

• Space Protection (SP): Assess mission and space protection doctrine, strategies, and plans; provide vetted analysis and recommendations to improve SP architectures and capabilities.

• War Game/Exercise Planning: Monitor, evaluate and potentially participate in war games and exercises; assess lessons learned for best practice implementation for improvement.

• Integration Oversight: oversee space protection functions and capabilities of delivered systems; provide analysis of schedules, capabilities delivered meet operational needs.

• Communications/Briefing Management: Review documentation, represent government as required in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 20%

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or relevant field, and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters in STEM or relevant field, and seven  (7) years or more experience.

• Experience in systems engineering processes (e.g. SE lifecycle, risk management, change management, etc.).

• Thorough knowledge of orbital analysis; readily articulates pros/cons of orbital changes.

• Strong understanding of integrating Government capabilities into operations baseline.

• Working knowledge of joint operations planning processes. 

• Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics.

• In-depth knowledge of space vehicle components; Satellite Control Network and related terrestrial space control systems.

• Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for the customer and provides analysis and recommendations.

• Ability to work independently and with a team; operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates.

• Self-starter, anticipates and proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision; ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.

• Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment.

• Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.

Desired:

• Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator

• Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies

• Experience with Jira, Confluence

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.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.