GEOINT Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chantilly, VA, seeks a GEOINT Systems Engineer to support national security solutions. The role involves system analyses, performance metrics evaluation, and integration of mission capabilities. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and extensive experience with an active TS/SCI clearance. Join a collaborative environment where your work will significantly impact national security projects, ensuring state-of-the-art solutions in geospatial intelligence.

Qualifications

• 14+ years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 12+ years with a Master's degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph.
• Experience with EO and Radar analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the program office Contracts Officer.
• Conduct System level analyses, including modeling and simulation.
• Collect and analyze operational performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Expertise in system analysis

GEOINT operations knowledge

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline

Job description

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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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct daily support to the program office Contracts Officer (CO) and Contracts Officer Technical Representatives (COTR). In this role you will perform as a trusted agent of the Government, overseeing development contractor efforts to achieve program objectives.
• Formulate and conduct System level analyses, including modeling and simulation of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT).
• Collect and analyze performance metrics and allocation plans to prepare for potential system impacts.
• Collect, analyze/trend, and report Operational performance and interface metrics.
• Support Radar and EO analysis of constellation performance and architectural updates.
• Support Radar analysis of system impacts due to issues, discrepancy reports (DRs), and anomalies.
• Perform trade studies optimizing collection across all radar missions.
• Support continuous improvement in ground system performance for GEOINT missions.
• Support integration and analysis of new mission capabilities (integration into data infrastructure and modeling).

Work Environment

• Location: On‑site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, and 14 years or more relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline and 12 years or more relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Polygraph
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Expertise in system analysis and modeling.
• Strong knowledge of GEOINT operations processes and systems.
• Experience with EO and Radar analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Assist the IC customer with the acquisition and oversight of technology development contracts and develop briefings for government and industry.
• Review developer’s documents and procedures, requirements derivation, verification methodologies, calibration plans, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and test plans.
• Understanding of the Request for Change (RFC) and Configuration Management (CM) processes within the NRO.
• Strong understanding of the systems engineering V to include verification, validation and conducting readiness reviews.

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.

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 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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