Junior Space Protection Strategy Engineer

KBR; 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

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.