Senior Mission Assurance Engineer – Space Systems

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 122,800 - 162,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer to join our National Security Solutions team in Washington, DC. You will oversee mission assurance across space-related programs, ensuring quality, reliability, and compliance from design through testing and delivery.

The ideal candidate offers 10+ years in mission assurance for space systems, hands-on QA experience with space hardware, and proficiency with configuration and traceability data.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Systems/Aerospace/CS).
• 10+ years in mission assurance for space systems.
• Hands-on QA for space hardware production and testing.
• Experience in configuration and traceability documentation.
• Knowledge of space systems engineering standards.
• Proficient in aerospace software tool design/testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform parts control analysis and procurement reviews for mission-critical components.
• Verify the integrity and compliance of purchased products with specifications.
• Maintain and analyze large sets of configuration and traceability data.
• Review and approve Change Control Notices (CCNs) and Engineering Review Notices (ERNs).
• Support product and test verification efforts across engineering disciplines.
• Evaluate and improve procedures and processes related to build and test environments.
• Interface with engineering, quality, and systems teams to ensure MA standards and mission objectives.

Skills

Mission assurance

Quality assurance

Configuration management

Traceability data analysis

Space systems engineering

Aerospace software tools

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

KBR is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer to join our National Security Solutions team in Washington, DC. You will oversee mission assurance across space-related programs, ensuring quality, reliability, and compliance from design through testing and delivery.

The ideal candidate offers 10+ years in mission assurance for space systems, hands-on QA experience with space hardware, and proficiency with configuration and traceability data.