Space Systems Engineer
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. This position is contingent upon contract award. KBR is seeking Space Systems Engineers to join our Hemisphere team. Supporting Space Systems Command (SSC). Qualified applicants will serve as a trusted advisor and expert on space systems control functions and support engineering services required to enable and support the protect and defend (P&D) mission set for SSC. Successful candidates will be highly knowledgeable in design and development of entire space systems, including subcomponents. Additionally, they will be well versed in multiple space operations and space control-related fields, including, but not limited to: orbital mechanics, navigation, sensor employment, communications, optimization, and command and control.
Requirements
- Master of Science degree in related science field (orbital mechanics, space physics, etc) 3+ years or more of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program.
- Active TS (SCI eligible) or Q clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and software engineering best practices
- Experience serving as a team lead, project leader, or program manager on performance-based contracts for the U.S. Government
- Highly adept with writing and delivering documents and briefings with effective communication skills and style that promote a variety of ideas as they pertain to working, interfacing, and leading multi-disciplined team of engineers
Responsibilities
- Provide technical, acquisition, and operational support across a portfolio of space programs
- Support all phases of the space acquisition lifecycle, including engineering, operations, advanced technology integration, and performance analysis
- Develop and revise acquisition and JCIDS documentation (e.g., CONOPS, ICDs, AoAs, milestone packages) in compliance with DoD standards
- Prepare technical and programmatic status reports and support internal and external briefings
- Identify and recommend improvements to acquisition processes and risk management strategies; support development of risk mitigation plans
- Support cost/schedule performance analysis
- Review and analyze contractor deliverables (e.g., IMS, CFSRs, WBS) for compliance and performance; support DCMA surveillance and IMS reconciliation
- Monitor program schedules, acquisition implementation, and requirement fulfillment; maintain accurate acquisition reporting
- Participate in technical engagements such as design reviews, working groups, and program meetings; support IPTs and stakeholder coordination
- Provide mission protection and operational insight; evaluate technical anomalies and support readiness reviews, audits, and compliance assessments
Benefits
- Zero Harm culture
- People First company commitment
- Team of teams philosophy
- Belong, Connect and Grow environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
