Space Defense Conjunction Analysis Engineer — Intermediate

KBR, Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses or commission eligibility

Opportunities for advanced leadership roles

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks an Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Intermediate in Springfield, Virginia, to develop and execute strategies for protecting space assets. The successful candidate will analyze orbital data and assess collision risks while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role necessitates a Master's degree with experience in orbital mechanics or a Bachelor's with relevant expertise. An active Top Secret clearance is required. Join KBR to contribute to mission-critical national security projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 7 years or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in orbital mechanics or related aerospace engineering disciplines.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Perform conjunction assessments using standard tools to evaluate collision risk.
• Analyze orbital data and propagate trajectories for potential conjunctions.
• Support collision avoidance maneuvers in coordination with mission operations.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Orbital propagation software

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

Job description

KBR, Inc. seeks an Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Intermediate in Springfield, Virginia, to develop and execute strategies for protecting space assets. The successful candidate will analyze orbital data and assess collision risks while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role necessitates a Master's degree with experience in orbital mechanics or a Bachelor's with relevant expertise. An active Top Secret clearance is required. Join KBR to contribute to mission-critical national security projects.