Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior

KBR, Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential bonuses and commissions

Relocation benefits

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a Junior Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer in Springfield, Virginia. In this role, you will analyze and execute collision avoidance strategies to safeguard space assets. Candidates should have a Master's or Bachelor's degree along with relevant experience, or significant experience without a degree. A Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required. Join KBR to contribute to impactful defense projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 1 year experience, Bachelor's with 2 years, or 4 years experience without degree.
• Foundational knowledge of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or aerospace engineering principles.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conjunction data and evaluate collision risk for operational assets.
• Support avoidance maneuvers under supervision.
• Document conjunction assessments and actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical aptitude in orbital mechanics

Ability to follow structured procedures

Education

Master's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

No degree with 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

Job description

Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior page is loaded## Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Juniorlocations: Springfield, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2123026**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.* 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).**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.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.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.* **We Value Our People –** We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.* **We Deliver –** We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.* **We Are People of Integrity –** We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.* **We Empower –** We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.* **We Are a Team of Teams –** We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.