Junior Space Systems Engineer – Mission-Critical Tech

KBR Careers; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Jr. System Engineer to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in the design, development, and research of interfaces, ensuring subsystems are integrated into a viable system and that mission requirements are validated.

You will provide ongoing functional analysis, assess system performance, and advise customers for mission-critical decisions throughout the systems engineering life cycle in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter who can partner with multiple teammates.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Understanding of planning and integrating secure solutions based on policy and compliance directives.
• Familiarity with developing requirements for system performance, availability, scalability, management, and security.

Responsibilities

• Support end-user needs by identifying, investigating and resolving system issues related to space systems.
• Collaborate with analysts, project leads, and customers to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability.
• Assist in developing system requirements and specifications aligned with High-Level Mission objectives.
• Participate in trade studies to identify improvements in system performance, architecture, and software/hardware solutions.
• Contribute to engineering tradeoff analyses and assist in formulating COAs considering operational constraints.
• Gather information to create technical documents that support project deliverables.
• Stay updated on standards related to space systems development to ensure compliance and integration.
• Provide support throughout the systems engineering life cycle, managing risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Track project activities for systems engineering, software/hardware development, and deployment, ensuring effective command and control integration.
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts to optimize ground processing and mission management practices.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Strong communication

Self-starter

Presentation skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Security/compliance awareness

System performance knowledge

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related

Job description

KBR is seeking a Jr. System Engineer to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in the design, development, and research of interfaces, ensuring subsystems are integrated into a viable system and that mission requirements are validated.

You will provide ongoing functional analysis, assess system performance, and advise customers for mission-critical decisions throughout the systems engineering life cycle in a fast-paced environment.