Modeling and Simulation Engineer – Space Systems & SIGINT

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

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on space system analysis, SIGINT architectures, and mission-critical support for DoD and IC customers.

You will engage in architecture assessments, tool development, and technical reporting to senior government leaders. The position requires active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph, 5+ years IC experience, and strong MATLAB/Python skills.

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 DoD and the IC unique missions.
• Solid understanding of Signals Intelligence satellite systems and architectures.
• Experience in Matlab, Python or similar.

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 spacecraft and ground systems through objective analysis.
• 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.

Skills

IC experience

Satellite systems knowledge

SIGINT fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on space system analysis, SIGINT architectures, and mission-critical support for DoD and IC customers.

You will engage in architecture assessments, tool development, and technical reporting to senior government leaders. The position requires active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph, 5+ years IC experience, and strong MATLAB/Python skills.