Operations Engineer

Trinzic; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, a global engineering leader, seeks an Operations Engineer for an on-site role in Las Cruces, NM. The position supports SETA services across the system lifecycle, from concepts to deployment, engaging with satellite and ground systems teams and government customers.

The role requires a STEM degree with significant experience, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders. Travel is minimal; work environment emphasizes security and mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and Nine (9) years or more experience, or master’s in STEM field and seven (7) years or more experience.
• Expertise in full system engineering life cycle from concept, requirements, design & development, to deployment and operational maintenance.
• Experience with project management supporting the delivery, integration, and transition of mission systems and/or mission applications.
• Ability to work independently to support multiple government customers and large, complex projects to address organization’s needs throughout system development lifecycle.
• Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements without supervision, readily defines solutions for broad, abstract topics.
• Polished communicator (written/verbal), impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment, and comfortable briefing or communicating with senior government managers.
• Strength in collaborating and coordinating with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise of satellite (bus and payload) and ground development lifecycle, integration, and transition to operations.
• Experience in operational readiness, rehearsals, and system testing.
• Perform technical analyses; document, and present findings.
• Assist Customer in the application of mission resources.
• Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Analyze concepts of operations, user requirements, and high-level systems architectures to develop system requirements.
• Collaborate with SETA team members, development contractors, and customer forums.
• Effectively communicate and interface with engineers from various contractors and government organizations; prepare and present briefings to customer on technical topics when requested.
• Collaborate with government personnel and other contractors to provide unbiased analysis and recommendations on courses of actions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Independent contributor

Communication skills

Collaboration across stakeholders

System engineering experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Operations Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin‑off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest‑priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

There is an opportunity for an Operations Engineer to work on an exciting, fast‑paced program providing Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services in Las Cruces, NM. This professional will be involved throughout the development lifecycle by analyzing and developing concepts of operations, requirements, participating in design reviews, analyzing test results during verification and validation, coordinating with satellite operators to ensure validity of operational processes and procedures, through vehicle launch and initialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise of satellite (bus and payload) and ground development lifecycle, integration, and transition to operations
• Experience in operational readiness, rehearsals, and system testing
• Perform technical analyses; document, and present findings
• Assist Customer in the application of mission resources
• Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology
• Analyze concepts of operations, user requirements, and high‑level systems architectures to develop system requirements
• Collaborate with SETA team members, development contractors, and customer forums
• Effectively communicate and interface with engineers from various contractors and government organizations; prepare and present briefings to customer on technical topics when requested
• Collaborate with government personnel and other contractors (often across multiple sites and organizational levels) to provide unbiased analysis and recommendations on courses of actions to address risks/issues or approaches to exploit an opportunity.
• Understand and operate in a dynamic, multi‑organizational environment

Work Environment

• Location: On‑Site, Las Cruces, NM
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

QUALIFICATIONS Required

• Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and Nine (9) years or more experience, or master’s in STEM field and seven (7) years or more experience.
• Expertise in full system engineering life cycle from concept, requirements, design & development, to deployment and operational maintenance.
• Experience with project management supporting the delivery, integration, and transition of mission systems and/or mission applications.
• Ability to work independently to support multiple government customers and large, complex projects to address organization’s needs throughout system development lifecycle.
• Self‑starter, proactively addresses customer requirements without supervision, readily defines solutions for broad, abstract topics.
• Polished communicator (written/verbal), impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment, and comfortable briefing or communicating with senior government managers.
• Strength in collaborating and coordinating with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.

Qualifications Desired

• Real‑time operations experience as a GEOINT spacecraft operator, spacecraft engineer, or ground systems operator, familiarity with space operations and policies, ground operations, and system requirements/governance policies.
• Experience supporting Enterprise test activities, including representing stakeholder interests, ensuring operational requirements are integrated into test planning and execution, and identifying and deconflicting resource constraints.
• Familiar with application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Agile development, cloud technologies

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.

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