Space Mission Protection Engineer

KBR, Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development

Job summary

KBR in Colorado Springs seeks a Mission Protection Engineer to support Space Operations Command and STARCOM missions. You will identify threats, analyze space domain awareness, and coordinate with external organizations to protect mission attributes.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility and 8+ years in space operations or intelligence. Proficiency with STK and strong briefing/writing skills are essential. Location: Schriever SFB, CO.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility on day 1.
• 8+ years of space operations and/or Intelligence experience.
• Experience with Satellite Tool Kit (STK) used for mission analysis and briefing.
• Advanced briefing and writing skills.
• Counter‑intelligence polygraph preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify new and evolving threats for space-based capabilities.
• Analyze denial/deception and perception management techniques.
• Monitor space assets to support domain awareness.
• Coordinate with governmental and international space observers and partners.
• Develop procedures to mitigate mission attribute compromise.
• Use STK to create scenarios for pre/post mission analysis and briefings.
• Prepare engagement assessments on detection, attribution, risk, and mission effectiveness.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Space operations experience

Open-source analysis

Advanced briefing & writing

polygraph preferred

Education

BS in technical/analytical field

Special Access Program experience

Tools

Satellite Tool Kit (STK)

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

KBR in Colorado Springs seeks a Mission Protection Engineer to support Space Operations Command and STARCOM missions. You will identify threats, analyze space domain awareness, and coordinate with external organizations to protect mission attributes.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility and 8+ years in space operations or intelligence. Proficiency with STK and strong briefing/writing skills are essential. Location: Schriever SFB, CO.