Senior Space Collision Avoidance & Protection Engineer

KBR Careers; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential bonuses

Relocation benefits

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking an Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Senior in Springfield, Virginia. This role requires leadership in ensuring safe operations of space assets through advanced conjunction assessment and mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree, extensive experience in orbital mechanics, and a TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include developing collision avoidance algorithms and collaborating with mission teams. Join us to impact national security and advance space situational awareness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 11 years of relevant experience with expertise.
• Demonstrated expertise in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or related disciplines.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and validation of collision avoidance algorithms.
• Perform conjunction assessments to evaluate collision risk.
• Coordinate with mission operations for avoidance maneuvers.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Astrodynamics

Conjunction assessment tools

Leadership

Technical guidance

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree and 11 years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience

14 years of relevant experience without a degree

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

Job description

KBR Careers is seeking an Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Senior in Springfield, Virginia. This role requires leadership in ensuring safe operations of space assets through advanced conjunction assessment and mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree, extensive experience in orbital mechanics, and a TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include developing collision avoidance algorithms and collaborating with mission teams. Join us to impact national security and advance space situational awareness.