Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Intermediate

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

Job summary

KBR Careers seeks an Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Intermediate to join their National Security Solutions team in Springfield, Virginia. This full-time on-site role focuses on ensuring national security through the development of conjunction assessment strategies, managing collision risks, and collaborating with mission operations teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in orbital mechanics and the ability to work in high-pressure environments. KBR offers opportunities for growth into senior technical leadership roles and significant contributions to space safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or related aerospace engineering.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform conjunction assessments using industry-standard tools and models.
• Analyze orbital data and predict potential conjunctions.
• Support planning and execution of collision avoidance maneuvers.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Astrodynamics

Conjunction assessment tools

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

10 years relevant experience

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

Job description

Title

Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Intermediate

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 is a contingent position based upon contract award. KBR is seeking Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Intermediate, to support the development and execution of conjunction assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of space assets. This role involves analyzing orbital data, assessing collision risks, and coordinating avoidance maneuvers in collaboration with mission operations teams. The engineer will contribute to improving tools and processes for conjunction analysis while maintaining compliance with established standards. Candidates should demonstrate technical proficiency in orbital mechanics and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced operational environment. This position provides opportunities for growth into senior technical leadership roles and participation in advanced space safety initiatives. This role is performed full‑time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform conjunction assessments using industry‑standard tools and models to evaluate collision risk.
• Analyze orbital data and propagate trajectories to predict potential conjunctions.
• Support planning and execution of collision avoidance maneuvers in coordination with mission operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of conjunction assessments, risk evaluations, and maneuver decisions.
• Assist in developing and refining collision avoidance algorithms and decision‑support tools.
• Participate in anomaly resolution and post‑event analysis for conjunction‑related incidents.
• Collaborate with external organizations for data exchange and coordination of avoidance actions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives for automation and accuracy in collision avoidance systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and best practices for space safety.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, OR No degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or related aerospace engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency with conjunction assessment tools and orbital propagation software (e.g., STK, FreeFlyer, or equivalent).
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated collision avoidance systems and space traffic management.
• Familiarity with international space safety standards and coordination protocols (e.g., CCSDS, ISO).

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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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