Space Systems Engineer — Mission-Critical SE & SETA

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Space Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support for space systems. The role involves analysis, planning oversight, and space protection, with on-site work and ~20% travel.

Applicants must hold US Citizenship, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and a STEM degree with relevant SE experience; strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or relevant field with 3+ years of experience, or Master’s with 1+ year
• Experience in systems engineering processes and risk/change management
• Ability to collaborate with government and contractor teams
• Strong written and verbal communication and judgment

Responsibilities

• Contribute to government mission success through analysis, leadership, and proactive actions.
• Assist planning and oversight of government systems engineering efforts.
• Support space protection and mission integration as directed by government.
• Review documentation and represent government interests in forums.

Skills

Polished communicator

Collaborative

Self-starter

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or relevant field

Master’s degree in STEM or relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

KBR is seeking a Space Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support for space systems. The role involves analysis, planning oversight, and space protection, with on-site work and ~20% travel.

Applicants must hold US Citizenship, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and a STEM degree with relevant SE experience; strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.