Space Mission Systems Engineer

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

KBR seeks a Space Mission Systems Engineer to support the integration, analysis, and delivery of space mission capabilities for national security customers. The role involves systems engineering across mission planning, requirements analysis, capability integration, and acquisition support with government, FFRDC, and industry partners.

The candidate will apply systems engineering principles to complex mission environments, evaluate alternatives, and support capability development across multiple

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience supporting systems engineering, mission engineering, mission integration, acquisition, or related technical activities.
• Experience translating operational needs into technical requirements and engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse government, contractor, and mission partner organizations.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities supporting the development and integration of space mission capabilities that address operational requirements within cost, schedule, and technical constraints.
• Analyze and evaluate interfaces to ensure mission capabilities are effectively integrated across operational, intelligence, command and control, acquisition, and mission partner organizations.
• Conduct mission engineering and functional analysis of operational scenarios, mission threads, and kill chains to identify performance gaps, operational limitations, and integration opportunities.
• Support the decomposition of mission requirements into engineering, operational, and technical needs and assist in assessing achievable capability delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with government, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), and contractor teams to evaluate alternatives and develop practical solutions to mission capability gaps.
• Analyze system performance, mission effectiveness, and sensor-to-shooter architectures to identify opportunities for improving space domain awareness, intelligence, and operational responsiveness.
• Conduct studies and investigations related to project activities and recommend improvements that enhance mission effectiveness, operational readiness, and resource utilization.
• Provide technical assistance and engineering guidance related to system design, integration, implementation, testing, operations, sustainment, and modification of mission systems.
• Support acquisition and capability delivery efforts by evaluating requirements, technical risks, dependencies, and integration impacts across multiple programs and organizations.
• Assist in the development of engineering products, technical assessments, recommendations, technical documentation, and executive-level briefings used to support programmatic and operational decision-making.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts and coordinate with operators, mission planners, and acquisition organizations to ensure mission requirements are effectively incorporated into system development activities.
• Plan and coordinate assigned engineering efforts and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support personnel, with completed work reviewed primarily for achievement of project objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Title

Space Mission Systems Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR is seeking a Space Mission Systems Engineer to support the integration, analysis, and delivery of space mission capabilities for national security customers. The selected candidate will provide systems engineering expertise across mission planning, requirements analysis, capability integration, acquisition support, and operational mission execution. This position requires close collaboration with government, FFRDC, and industry partners to develop and integrate mission solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and support critical space missions.

The successful candidate will apply systems engineering principles to complex mission environments, analyze operational requirements, evaluate technical alternatives, and support capability development efforts across multiple stakeholder organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities supporting the development and integration of space mission capabilities that address operational requirements within cost, schedule, and technical constraints.
• Analyze and evaluate interfaces to ensure mission capabilities are effectively integrated across operational, intelligence, command and control, acquisition, and mission partner organizations.
• Conduct mission engineering and functional analysis of operational scenarios, mission threads, and kill chains to identify performance gaps, operational limitations, and integration opportunities.
• Support the decomposition of mission requirements into engineering, operational, and technical needs and assist in assessing achievable capability delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with government, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), and contractor teams to evaluate alternatives and develop practical solutions to mission capability gaps.
• Analyze system performance, mission effectiveness, and sensor-to-shooter architectures to identify opportunities for improving space domain awareness, intelligence, and operational responsiveness.
• Conduct studies and investigations related to project activities and recommend improvements that enhance mission effectiveness, operational readiness, and resource utilization.
• Provide technical assistance and engineering guidance related to system design, integration, implementation, testing, operations, sustainment, and modification of mission systems.
• Support acquisition and capability delivery efforts by evaluating requirements, technical risks, dependencies, and integration impacts across multiple programs and organizations.
• Assist in the development of engineering products, technical assessments, recommendations, technical documentation, and executive-level briefings used to support programmatic and operational decision-making.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts and coordinate with operators, mission planners, and acquisition organizations to ensure mission requirements are effectively incorporated into system development activities.
• Plan and coordinate assigned engineering efforts and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support personnel, with completed work reviewed primarily for achievement of project objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience supporting systems engineering, mission engineering, mission integration, acquisition, or related technical activities.
• Experience translating operational needs into technical requirements and engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse government, contractor, and mission partner organizations.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and briefing skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Command and Control (C2), Space Combat Power, or related national security space programs.
• Experience with mission engineering, digital engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), capability integration, or acquisition planning.
• Familiarity with sensor-to-shooter architectures, mission threads, and operational kill chain analysis.
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Combatant Command, Intelligence Community, or other mission-focused national security organizations.

Basic Compensation

Basic Compensation: $165- 195k

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

• KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect, Grow with KBR.

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.