Launch Processing Factory Representative

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Launch Processing Factory Representative to provide engineering oversight and support for mission-critical space programs at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This role is central to coordinating launch operations and ensuring mission success.

The candidate must have a BS in a technical field and significant experience in National Security Space operations. Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience or 12+ years with a Master's degree.
• Experience supporting National Security Space launch programs.
• Familiarity with Vandenberg Space Force launch operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site representative for launch processing activities.
• Provide independent assessments and recommendations for Government decision-making.
• Participate in and represent the customer in various meetings and reviews.

Skills

Technical expertise

Clearance (TS/SCI)

Communication skills

Program/project management

Risk management

Experience with launch programs

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

BS in related technical discipline

Masters in related technical discipline

Job description

Launch Processing Factory Representative

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

The On-Site Launch Operations Factory Representative supports a mission-critical, Intelligence Community, space program at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Serving as the government's on-site technical representative, this position provides engineering oversight, launch campaign support, and coordination to ensure successful payload integration, launch processing, and mission execution. This role directly supports the planning, coordination, and execution of high-priority national security space missions. This high-visibility position provides a key role in launch campaign execution and serve as a trusted advisor to Government leadership during critical launch operations.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: As the Program Office Launch Operation Factory Representative, you will provide launch processing support and customer representation at Vandenberg SFB, CA serving as the critical interface to the Payload Provider, Launch Service Provider, and Vandenberg SFB support organizations.

• Collaborative Environment: Support high-tempo and high-impact, launch processing environment by coordinating with executive leadership, Program Office Team, Payload Provider, Launch Service Provider, and Vandenberg SFB support organizations to ensure mission success.

• Impactful Work: You will directly support mission execution by coordinating launch processing activities, maintaining situational awareness across launch campaigns, payload and launch processing activities, ensure stakeholders are informed through launch processing operations, help with launch processing anomaly resolution, launch exercise planning and execution, and day of launch operations.

Key Responsibilities:

This support will include the following:

• Oversight: Serve as the primary on-site representative for the Government Program Office, providing technical and operational oversight of launch processing activities.

• Technical: Use technical expertise to identify, communicate, and help resolve launch processing and launch risk, issues, and opportunities. Provide independent assessments and recommendations to support informed Government decision-making.

• Meetings: Participate in and represent the customer in various Government and contractor meetings, attend contractor programmatic and technical reviews (Enterprise Readiness Review (ERR), Fueling & Mate Readiness Review (FMRR), Launch Readiness Review (LRR), daily onsite meetings, etc.) to provide risk-based and data driven recommendations and assessments.

• Communication: Develop productive and trusted relationships with the Program Office Team, Payload Provider, Launch Service Provider, and Vandenberg SFB Mission Partners. Daily interaction with government, SETA, FFRDC, and external stakeholders. Lead executive-level tours and briefings of launch processing activities, facilities, and mission operations.

• Reporting: Develop, review, and coordinate technical reports, status updates, risk assessments, and briefing materials to support Government leadership and decision-making.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal

• Working Hours: Vary based on launch processing and day of launch times

Qualifications:

Required:

• Clearance: Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

• Education: BS in related technical discipline and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.

• Experience:

• Experience supporting National Security Space and/or Intelligence Community launch programs.

• Familiarity with Vandenberg Space Force launch operations processes and range organizations.

• Experience supporting launch vehicle integration, spacecraft processing, and mission assurance activities.

• Knowledge of systems engineering, configuration management, and risk management practices.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical teams.

• Environment: Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment.

• Management: Proficient in program/project management within the Customer organization.

• Communication: Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be comfortable communicating with senior executives.

• Travel: Available to travel domestically.

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.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. 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.