Mission Protection Engineer

KBR, Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development

Job summary

KBR in Colorado Springs seeks a Mission Protection Engineer to support Space Operations Command and STARCOM missions. You will identify threats, analyze space domain awareness, and coordinate with external organizations to protect mission attributes.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility and 8+ years in space operations or intelligence. Proficiency with STK and strong briefing/writing skills are essential. Location: Schriever SFB, CO.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility on day 1.
• 8+ years of space operations and/or Intelligence experience.
• Experience with Satellite Tool Kit (STK) used for mission analysis and briefing.
• Advanced briefing and writing skills.
• Counter‑intelligence polygraph preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify new and evolving threats for space-based capabilities.
• Analyze denial/deception and perception management techniques.
• Monitor space assets to support domain awareness.
• Coordinate with governmental and international space observers and partners.
• Develop procedures to mitigate mission attribute compromise.
• Use STK to create scenarios for pre/post mission analysis and briefings.
• Prepare engagement assessments on detection, attribution, risk, and mission effectiveness.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Space operations experience

Open-source analysis

Advanced briefing & writing

polygraph preferred

Education

BS in technical/analytical field

Special Access Program experience

Tools

Satellite Tool Kit (STK)

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Title: Mission Protection Engineer KBR is seeking highly motivated candidates to fill a Mission Protection Engineer position in Colorado Springs. This position supports Space Operations Command's Delta 9, and STARCOM's Delta 12 Operational and Test missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying new and evolving threats for current and future space-based capabilities.
• Analyzing denial/deception and Perception Management technique.
• Monitoring foreign and domestic space assets to aid in operational and tactical space domain awareness.
• Monitoring foreign and domestic space domain awareness capabilities (i.e Governmental Satellite Observers, Blue Force, Non-Governmental Satellite Observers, and International Space Observer Network).
• Protecting the sensitive aspects of missions and/or space system capabilities through the analysis of intelligence data and coordination with external organizations.
• Developing, managing, and implementing procedures to mitigate compromise of mission attributes.
• Developing findings and recommendations using orbital analysis tools like Satellite Tool Kit (STK) to create scenarios for pre/post mission analysis and briefings.
• Developing Pre/Post engagement assessments for: Probability of Detection Probability of Attribution Risk Mission Effectiveness Coordinating Periodic Signature Measurement Campaigns (RF/Radar/Optical measurement/analysis).

Qualifications:

• An active TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility on day 1
• 8+ years of space operations experience and/or Intelligence experience (with emphasis on space/space systems).
• Additional space operations / orbital warfare experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft tools.
• Advanced briefing and writing skills.
• Ability to analyze both open-source information and Intelligence Community reporting and studies (NSA Pulse, CIA WIRE, NASIC, DIA).
• Experience with Satellite Tool Kit used to create scenarios for pre/post mission analysis and briefings.
• BS in a technical/analytical field preferred.
• Previous Special Access Program experience desired.
• Counter‑intelligence polygraph preferred.

Work Environment:

Location: Schriever SFB, CO

Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

Working Hours: Standard Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40hrs

Basic Compensation: $125,000 - $135,000

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

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:

• 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. 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.

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.
• 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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.