Modeling And Simulation Engineer - Mid

KBR, Inc. • Chantilly, VA

20h • 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 Modeling And Simulation Engineer with in-depth knowledge of satellite relevancy to the Intelligence Community unique missions to be part of our team supporting our customer in Chantilly, VA that delivers mission-critical capabilities directly supporting intelligence-gathering missions from overhead systems. We lead architectural assessments and report recommendations to senior US Government personnel guiding acquisition and execution of next-generation systems needs for the next 10-20 years. These systems deliver collected data distributed to US Government Intelligence Community and Military users. The Modeling And Simulation Engineer serves as a technical advisor to support the Government with performing analysis on complex space systems needs. This is a position of trust advising the US Government and supporting critical missions in multiple intelligence missions.
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.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant modeling and simulation experience.
• Detailed understanding of government satellite systems and designs.
• Insight into operations mission fundamentals, and ability to perform analysis on complex space systems.
• Knowledge of satellite relevancy to Department of War and the Intelligence Community unique missions.
• Previous ground site experience with flight operations.
• Experience in Matlab, Python or similar.
• Ability to support a flexible work schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant modeling and simulation experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mission analysis assessments and studies for the Program Office.
• Coordinate assessments to architecture, perform architecture trades, and conduct architecture performance assessments for the Program Office.
• Manage development, test, and validation of systems assessment methodologies and tools such as STK, MATLAB, and potentially organically developed software.
• Perform analysis of space systems, performance metrics, timelines, and models.
• Identify and document issues impacting both spacecraft and ground systems through objective analysis and processes.
• Provide pre- and post-algorithm implementation and process analysis and modeling.
• Provide support to verification and validation of algorithms including tuning, testing, and integration planning.
• Support orbital analysis, including threats assessments/impacts, trades, and analyses.
• Communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interface with customers, directorate/office representatives, and across system engineering groups to drive resolution plans and strategies for complex technical challenges.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation and reports.

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