Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior

KBR Careers; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR’s Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior role is on-site at a government facility in Springfield, VA, focusing on collision avoidance for space assets. You will support analyses, monitor data, and work with senior engineers to ensure safe space operations.

The position requires a strong background in orbital mechanics, familiarity with analysis tools, and a TS/SCI clearance. This is a full-time contingent role tied to contract award.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s with 2 years, or no degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Foundational knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics.
• Familiarity with orbital analysis software (e.g., STK, FreeFlyer).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conjunction data and evaluate collision risk for operational assets.
• Support development and execution of avoidance maneuvers under supervision.
• Perform basic orbital analysis and trajectory propagation using standard tools.
• Document conjunction assessments and actions per standards.
• Prepare reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in readiness exercises and post-event analysis.
• Maintain safety compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to tool enhancements for collision avoidance workflows.
• Coordinate with mission operations during real-time events.
• Provide technical support for anomaly resolution in conjunction assessments.

Skills

Orbital mechanics/astrodynamics

Orbital analysis software

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

No degree

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

Job description

Title

Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior

Title

Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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 – Junior, to support the analysis and execution of collision avoidance strategies to ensure the safety of space assets in dynamic orbital environments. This role involves monitoring conjunction data, assisting in risk assessments, and supporting maneuver planning under the guidance of senior engineers. The engineer will work closely with mission operations and flight dynamics teams to maintain situational awareness and implement established protocols. Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail, technical aptitude in orbital mechanics, and the ability to follow structured procedures in time-sensitive scenarios. This position provides an opportunity to develop expertise in space safety and contribute to mission success. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor conjunction data and assist in evaluating collision risk for operational assets.
• Support the development and execution of avoidance maneuvers under senior engineer supervision.
• Perform basic orbital analysis and trajectory propagation using industry-standard tools.
• Document conjunction assessments, decisions, and actions in accordance with organizational standards.
• Assist in preparing reports and briefings for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Participate in operational readiness exercises and post-event analysis.
• Maintain compliance with established safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and tool enhancements for collision avoidance workflows.
• Coordinate with mission operations teams during real-time conjunction events.
• Provide technical support for anomaly resolution related to conjunction assessments

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, OR No degree and 4 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
• Foundational knowledge of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or aerospace engineering principles.
• Familiarity with conjunction assessment tools or orbital analysis software (e.g., STK, FreeFlyer, or equivalent).
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting national security or aerospace programs involving RF threat environments, EW, or RF-DE effects assessments.
• Advanced knowledge of hardening approaches, protective design, and verification methods for electromagnetic effects resilience.
• Familiarity with relevant test and compliance standards and guidance (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, HIRF guidance, and RF safety practices as applicable).

Basic Compensation

$101,700.00 - $124,300.00 (this is for the Springfield, VA area only) The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

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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