Mission Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Chantilly (NC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Mission Engineer (Space) to join the National Security Solutions team, focusing on space protection concepts, system requirements, and verification testing for government IC customers.

The SME role coordinates with developers, end users, and SPOs to deploy new capabilities into space operations. The position requires active TS/SCI with poly, a STEM degree, 8+ years in government programs, and experience with space/ground software systems and SDA.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field.
• 8+ years in Government acquisition program offices.
• Experience in government system engineering disciplines (requirements, readiness, testing).
• Experience developing/ testing space and/or ground software systems.
• Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems/operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external SPOs to define space protection concepts and interfaces.
• Advocate for enterprise capability needs in developer groups and internal forums.
• Shape strategy with engineering and acquisition trades within budget and priorities.
• Oversee software development and deployment of ground processing systems for space.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop technical plans and document progress for stakeholders.
• Produce materials showing SPO development progress for oversight events.
• Support contracting and developers to refine requirements and testing capabilities.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

Space systems experience

Ground software systems

Requirements management

SDA familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Job description

Title:

Mission Engineer

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.

KBR is seeking a Mission Engineer (Space) to join the team to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions.

This role will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and System Program Office (SPO) representative coordinating with the development contractor and stakeholders (including end user operators) for deployment of new protection capabilities into space operations. This role will collaborate within a team of mission-related SMEs to coordinate system development, requirements verification testing (and sell-off), identification of discrepancies, and mission validation testing.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with external SPOs to develop a common space protection concept of operations that identifies capability requirements and required interfaces to enable satisfaction of their unique protection needs, while simultaneously liaising, as required, to build relationships and manage expectations.

• Advocate for enterprise capability needs at developer working groups, SPO’s internal decision forums, and other technical meetings to facilitate achieving capability delivery commitments.

• Shape strategy recommendations to include engineering and acquisition trades that meet enterprise’s demand for space protection capabilities within the program’s development priorities and budget profile.

• Serves as a SPO technical expert providing oversight for software development, implementation, and deployment of ground processing system capabilities that are integrated with the NRO space enterprise.

• Collaborate with other SMEs to develop technical plans and documentation, advise the customer on technical progress of the acquisition, and support the integration of ground processing systems with space systems.

• Produce technical materials depicting SPO’s development progress in support of stakeholder equities in preparation for stakeholder’s NRO oversight and/or other readiness events, as required.

• Support the Contracting Officer Technical Representative(s) and developers to refine requirements, designs, and testing capabilities to meet user needs.

Basic Compensation:

$135,000 - $163,000 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Clearance:Must have an active/current TS/SCI with a Polygraph

• Bachelor of Science STEM degree.

• 8+ years supporting a Government acquisition program office.

• Experience in Government System Engineering disciplines, including requirements development and management, readiness, and testing.

• Experience developing, testing, or fielding space and/or ground software systems.

• Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, activities, or operations.

Desired:

• Master’s degree in engineering discipline.

• Experience in SDA and Indication and Warning (I&W) mission areas.

• Experience supporting NRO SIGINT/GEOINT SPOs and/or familiarity with SIGINT/GEOINT operations.

• Familiarity with NRO’s System’s Engineering Directorate (SED) and its Requirements Development/Management, RFC, and Lifecycle Readiness processes.

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies including participation in scrums, development of solution epics/features, and continuous integra

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.