Space Systems Engineer

Full-time

KBR

Title:
Space Systems Engineer
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.
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.
Key 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
Qualifications Required:
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
Desired:
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
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.

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