Junior Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – National Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking an Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior to join our National Security Solutions team in the Chantilly area. The role focuses on monitoring conjunction data, assisting in collision avoidance, and performing basic orbital analyses to support defense systems that protect national security.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree with experience or a Bachelor’s with relevant background, familiarity with orbital analysis tools, and the ability to work under senior

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics or aerospace principles.
• Experience with orbital analysis tools or software.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conjunction data and evaluate collision risk for assets.
• Assist in development and execution of avoidance maneuvers under supervision.
• Perform basic orbital analysis and trajectory propagation using standard tools.
• Document assessments and actions per standards.
• Prepare reports and briefings for stakeholders.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Astrodynamics

Aerospace engineering principles

Conjunction assessment tools

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

No degree

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

Job description

KBR Careers is seeking an Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior to join our National Security Solutions team in the Chantilly area. The role focuses on monitoring conjunction data, assisting in collision avoidance, and performing basic orbital analyses to support defense systems that protect national security.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree with experience or a Bachelor’s with relevant background, familiarity with orbital analysis tools, and the ability to work under senior