Mission Protection Systems Engineer

Title:

Mission Protection 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.

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.

Key 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.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal

• Working Hours: Standard

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 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.

• 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.

Desired:

• Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft operator or vehicle engineer.

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

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. (P92)

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.