Space Systems Mission Assurance Engineer

KBR, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 122,800 - 162,800; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Washington, DC is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance of space-based systems from design through testing and delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience in mission assurance for space programs, configuration and traceability management, and collaboration across engineering and quality teams to meet MA standards and mission objectives.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mission assurance for space-related systems.
• Hands-on quality assurance experience in space-based hardware production and testing.
• Ability to manage and analyze configuration and traceability documentation.
• Strong knowledge of space systems engineering standards and practices.
• Proficiency designing and testing software tools for aerospace industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform parts control analysis and procurement reviews for mission-critical components.
• Verify integrity and compliance of purchased products with specifications.
• Maintain and analyze large configuration and traceability data sets.
• Review and approve Change Control Notices (CCNs) and Engineering Review Notices (ERNs).
• Support product and test verification efforts across engineering disciplines.
• Evaluate and improve procedures related to build and test environments.
• Interface with engineering, quality, and systems teams to ensure MA standards compliance.

Skills

Mission assurance

Quality assurance

Configuration management

Traceability analysis

Space systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Systems/Aerospace/CS engineering

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

KBR, Inc in Washington, DC is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance of space-based systems from design through testing and delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience in mission assurance for space programs, configuration and traceability management, and collaboration across engineering and quality teams to meet MA standards and mission objectives.