Modeling and Simulation Engineer

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support intelligence and national security missions. The role focuses on satellite relevancy, SIGINT system analysis, and architecture assessments across DoD and IC domains.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and 5+ years IC experience. Proficiency in MATLAB or Python is expected to develop, validate, and integrate modeling

Qualifications

• Must possess a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years IC experience.
• Knowledge of satellite relevancy to DoD/IC missions.
• Experience in Matlab, Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Supports mission analysis assessments for the Program Office.
• Coordinates assessments of architecture impacts with the Enterprise and Program Office.
• Manages development, test, and validation of systems assessment methodologies and tools (STK, SOAP, MATLAB).
• Performs analysis of space systems, performance metrics, timelines, and models.
• Identifies and documents issues impacting spacecraft and ground systems through objective analysis.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Title: Modeling and Simulation 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 Modeling And Simulation Engineer with in-depth knowledge of satellite relevancy to Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community unique missions to be part of our team supporting our customer in Chantilly, VA that delivers mission-critical capabilities directly supporting intelligence-gathering missions from overhead systems. We lead architectural assessments and report recommendations to senior US Government personnel guiding acquisition and execution of next-generation SIGINT systems needs for the next 10-20 years. These systems deliver collected data distributed to US Government Intelligence Community and Military users.

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:

• Supports mission analysis assessments and studies for the Program Office
• Coordinates assessments of architecture impacts, architecture trades, and architecture performance assessments with the Enterprise and Program Office
• Manages development, test, and validation of systems assessment methodologies and tools such as STK, SOAP, MATLAB, and potentially organically developed software
• Performs analysis of space systems, performance metrics, timelines, and models
• Identifies and documents issues impacting both spacecraft and ground systems through objective analysis and processes
• Provides pre- and post-algorithm implementation and process analysis and modeling
• Provides support to verification and validation of algorithms including tuning, testing, and integration planning
• Supports orbital analysis, including threats assessments/impacts, trades, and analyses
• Communicates technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Interfaces with customers, directorate/office representatives, and across system engineering groups to drive resolution plans and strategies for complex technical challenges
• Generates and maintain technical documentation and reports

Basic Compensation:

$121,000 - $151,000 USD annually

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Up to 20% CONUS travel may be required
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• 5+ years of IC experience
• Detailed understanding of government satellite systems
• Insight into SIGINT mission fundamentals, and ability to perform analysis on complex space systems
• Knowledge of satellite relevancy to Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community unique missions
• Solid understanding of Signals Intelligence satellite systems and architectures
• Experience in Matlab, Python or similar

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• 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 — 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 we are a thing. 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.

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 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.

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.

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.