GEOINT Operations Systems Engineer

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a GEOINT Operations Systems Engineer to support a dynamic space program in Chantilly, VA. You will oversee satellite operations from tasking to product dissemination for a constellation of imagery satellites. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, an active TS/SCI security clearance, and over 8 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include operations planning, coordinating transition plans, and providing support for anomaly resolution. Join an integrated team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in space systems.
• Experience with tasking, metric collection, and image dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations planning and execution support.
• Develop operations transition plans for constellations.
• Support anomaly resolution and development of CONOPS.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and customer engagement skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Master’s or PhD in a relevant technical field (preferred)

Job description

Title

GEOINT Operations Systems Engineer

Position Summary

The GEOINT Operations Systems Engineer will support a dynamic space program in Chantilly, VA, overseeing satellite operations from tasking to product dissemination for a proliferated constellation of imagery satellites. The role requires strong problem‑solving skills and a willingness to support mission‑critical operations in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operations planning and execution support
• Develop and coordinate operations transition plans for large constellations
• Provide support for anomaly resolution
• Support development and evaluation of CONOPS for GEOINT missions
• Interface with mission users, operators, and analysts to translate operational needs into system requirements
• Assess system performance from an operational and mission‑effectiveness perspective
• Support exercises, demonstrations, and operational evaluations
• Provide on‑call support as needed
• Provide proactive support to the Government customer and tasks in an integrated office environment
• Participate in full‑lifecycle acquisition and SE activities from pre‑acquisition through launch and on‑orbit checkout
• Author, review, and coordinate documents, briefings, and data to aid the Government in communications and decision‑making
• Provide support for dissemination of imagery products

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with space systems design, development, and operations, including tasking, metric collection, and image dissemination
• Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense
• Experience with IC architectures, spacecraft, and payloads
• Ability to lead and serve as primary point of contact for one or more projects
• Effective interpersonal and customer engagement skills across multiple groups, offices, and organizations
• Strong communication skills: ability to convey complex technical subjects to senior decision makers
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic, integrated team environment
• Preferred: Master’s or PhD in a relevant technical field

EEO Statement

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, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.