Modeling & Simulation Engineer: Space SIGINT & Defense Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer with in-depth knowledge of satellite relevancy to DoD and the IC. You will support mission-critical intelligence gathering from overhead systems and help guide acquisition and execution of next-generation SIGINT systems.

The role acts as a technical advisor, performing analysis on space systems, coordinating architecture trades, and delivering documented findings to government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years IC experience.
• Detailed understanding of government satellite systems.
• Insight into SIGINT mission fundamentals and analysis of space systems.
• Knowledge of satellite relevance to DoD/IC missions.
• Solid understanding of Signals Intelligence satellite systems and architectures.
• Experience in Matlab, Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Supports mission analysis assessments for the Program Office.
• Coordinates architecture impacts, trades, and performance assessments with Enterprise and Program Office.
• Manages development, test, and validation of assessment methodologies and tools (STK, SOAP, MATLAB, etc.).
• Performs analysis of space systems, metrics, timelines, and models.
• Documents issues impacting spacecraft and ground systems via objective analysis.
• Provides support to verification/validation of algorithms including tuning, testing, and integration planning.
• Supports orbital analysis, including threats assessments and trades.
• Communicates technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interfaces with customers and directors to drive resolution plans for complex challenges.
• Generates and maintains technical documentation and reports.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Space systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

STK

SOAP

Job description

KBR in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer with in-depth knowledge of satellite relevancy to DoD and the IC. You will support mission-critical intelligence gathering from overhead systems and help guide acquisition and execution of next-generation SIGINT systems.

The role acts as a technical advisor, performing analysis on space systems, coordinating architecture trades, and delivering documented findings to government stakeholders.