Senior Space Technology & Microelectronics Intelligence SME

Trinzic; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Senior Space Technology & Microelectronics Intelligence SME to apply deep technical expertise to assess foreign space ecosystems, microelectronics production, and supply chains impacting strategic defense capabilities.

You will develop strategic intelligence products, conduct engineering reviews of advanced systems, and contribute to threat assessments and forecasting in a fast-paced, critical national security environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Microelectronics or related field.
• 10+ years of technical intelligence or engineering experience.
• Experience evaluating industrial base and technology development programs.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• PhD in Engineering or Physical Sciences (preferred).
• Intelligence Community or defense space program experience (preferred).
• Experience with semiconductor production and advanced manufacturing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess foreign space-to-ground technology ecosystems.
• Analyze microelectronics manufacturing capabilities and supply chains.
• Evaluate dependencies, bottlenecks, and vulnerabilities in critical technology sectors.
• Support technology forecasting and long-range threat assessments.
• Conduct engineering-level reviews of advanced systems and components.
• Develop strategic intelligence products and executive briefings.

Skills

Technology Intelligence

Industrial Base Analysis

Microelectronics

Supply Chain Risk Assessment

Strategic Threat Analysis

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Microelectronics

PhD in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Job description

Title:

Senior Space Technology & Microelectronics Intelligence SME

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.

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.

Position Summary

The Senior Space Technology & Microelectronics SME provides subject matter expertise on foreign space industrial bases, microelectronics production ecosystems, supply chains, and emerging technology developments supporting strategic defense capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess foreign space-to-ground technology ecosystems.
• Analyze microelectronics manufacturing capabilities and supply chains.
• Evaluate dependencies, bottlenecks, and vulnerabilities in critical technology sectors.
• Support technology forecasting and long-range threat assessments.
• Conduct engineering-level reviews of advanced systems and components.
• Develop strategic intelligence products and executive briefings.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Microelectronics, or related field.
• 10+ years of technical intelligence or engineering experience.
• Experience evaluating industrial base and technology development programs.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
• Intelligence Community or defense space program experience.
• Experience with semiconductor production and advanced manufacturing.

Desired Skills

• Technology Intelligence
• Industrial Base Analysis
• Microelectronics
• Supply Chain Risk Assessment
• Strategic Threat Analysis

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'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.