Mission Protection Systems Engineer

KBR • Chantilly, VA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

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 a Mission Protection Systems Engineer in Las Cruces, NM to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of space systems.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field and nine (9) years or more experience; Master’s Degree in STEM or relevant field and seven (7) years or more experience.
• Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics.
• Current knowledge of counter space threats.
• Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations for developing scenarios and mitigations.
• Experience with orbital mechanics and associated tools (i.e. System Toolkit (STK) or SOAP).
• RF knowledge expertise (basic understanding of RF principles), knowledge of GEOINT and SIGINT constellation and tasking process.
• Experience with US Space Force space operations structure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates.

Nice To Haves

• Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft operator or vehicle engineer.
• Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and advice on space protection and space situational awareness.
• Oversee integration of space protection functions/capabilities of delivered systems; provides analysis of schedules, capabilities delivered best meet operational needs—near, and long-term.
• Provide technical support in the development and execution of space protection exercises and refinement and optimization of system capabilities employment and Concepts of Operations.
• Provide technical support in the development of space protection training materials.
• Analyze and provide recommendations to multiple government customers, providing key information, possible risks and impacts and potential improvements to government managers and other points of contact.
• Quickly crafts briefings and talking points for the government with minimal guidance.
• Represents government and their interests in various forums.
• Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics.
• Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.
• Polished communicator (written/verbal); impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees