Operations Engineer (Space)

KBR, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Operations Engineer (Space) to provide SME guidance and SPO liaison for deploying space protection capabilities. You will work with end users, developers and field staff to ensure a smooth transition from development to operations in a 24/7 environment.

Qualified candidates have TS/SCI with Polygraph, a STEM degree, 9+ years of technical experience, and space acquisitions/mission operations exposure; Agile and DevOps familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor of Science - STEM degree.
• 9+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience in IC or DoD space acquisitions or mission operations.
• Experience deploying software in a 24/7 operations center.
• Knowledge of agile software development principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide space protection operations mission expertise to acquisition managers and software engineers in the development of tools that provide operators Indications and Warning against Space threats.
• Elicit system capability needs and user interface/experience preferences from operational users.
• Collaborates with software developers to inform/guide mission application enhancements.
• Manages the transition of new capabilities and software deliveries to operations.
• Lead the review and coordination of system documentation and training materials.
• Evaluates developer solutions, guides software deployment activities, and assesses patches/fixes.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI with Poly

Agile development knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science - STEM degree

Job description

Title:

Operations Engineer (Space)

_ 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 Operations Engineer(Space) to join theAir Force,Space,and Intelligence Business Groupproviding systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The Operations Engineerwill serve asthe subject matter expert (SME) and System Program Office (SPO) representative coordinating with end user operators, the developer, and other stakeholdersforthedeployment of new protection capabilities into space operations. The OperationsEngineeris theSPO’s on-siteagentfor user-engagementwithoperatorsof a space protection systemand willcollaboratewithsite users andSMEs withinthe SPOhome officetosupport systemtesting,transition to operations planning, user/operator training,Operations and Maintenance(O&M)planningandDeficiency Report (DR)management, andbethe focal point forrepresenting SPO equitiesto thesite’sOperations stakeholders.

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:

• Providesspace protectionoperationsmissionexpertisetoacquisitionmanagers andsoftwareengineersin the development oftoolsthatprovideoperatorsIndications and WarningagainstSpacethreats.

• Elicitssystem capability needs and user interface/experience (UI/UX) preferences from operational users.

• Collaborateswith software developers to inform/guide mission application enhancements.

• Managesthe transition of new capabilities and software deliveries to operations.

• Leadsthe review and coordination of system documentation and training materials.

• Evaluatesdeveloper solutions, guidessoftware deployment activities, and assessessoftware patches/fixes.

Basic Compensation:

$132,000 - $161,000 USD annually

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

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must have an active/current TS/SCI with a Polygraph

• Bachelor of Science - STEM degree

• 9+ years relevant technical experience.

• Experience inICorDoWspaceacquisitions ormission operations.

• Experiencedeployingand sustainingsoftwarewithin a 24/7 operations centeror similar environment.

• Knowledge of agile software development principles.

Desired:

• Experiencewith DevOps, includingcontinuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment(CI/CD).

• Experiencein Space Protectionoperations and familiarity withprotection technologies.

• Experience authoring operator-related or software deployment documentation.

• Experience in Spacesystem testing,simulation, and modeling environments.

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of orbital mechanics and orbit determination.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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 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.