Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integrations Engineer

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and commissions

Relocation benefits

Incentives for performance

Job summary

KBR Careers in Colorado Springs seeks a Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integrations Engineer to lead integration activities for spacecraft and ensure on-orbit operations. The role involves troubleshooting system issues, preparing operational procedures, and collaborating in a dynamic team environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s STEM degree, at least 3 years of experience, and an active TS/SCI security clearance. A strong knowledge of spacecraft operations and effective communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have an active TS/SCI DoD security clearance and an adjudicated polygraph.
• 3 years of experience in spacecraft ground systems engineering or flight operations.
• Able to work in a deadline-driven environment and maintain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration activities for spacecraft ensuring on-orbit command and control.
• Troubleshoot system issues and propose process improvements.
• Prepare and improve operational and contingency procedures.

Skills

Spacecraft flight operations knowledge

Systems engineering processes knowledge

Strong communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Bachelor’s STEM degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integrations Engineer

This role will be responsible for spacecraft and ground system integration for multiple mission systems and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers. Integration activities include requirements identification and verification, launch and on‑orbit operations, vehicle disposal, CONOP development, mission analysis, and on‑console operations. Our ideal candidate will also provide expertise and have an active role in shaping on‑orbit and future operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs and leads integration activities for spacecraft and ground systems, ensuring on‑orbit command and control.
• Investigates and troubleshoots system issues. Documents problems and opportunities for improvement and proposes and implements process improvements.
• Evaluates, influences, refines, integrates, and validates program requirements for on‑orbit and future programs.
• Advocates for operations requirements and ensures engineering implementations meet operational needs.
• Provides spacecraft and ground systems expertise to a broad array of engineering, development, integration, and strategic initiatives.
• Supports planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of spacecraft and launch vehicle rehearsals, exercises, and compatibility tests.
• Prepares, reviews, and improves operational, anomaly, and contingency procedures for launch, on‑orbit, and disposal operations.
• Works in a dynamic team environment that includes government personnel, SETAs, program offices, contractors, and spacecraft and launch vehicle manufacturers.
• Interfaces with systems engineering, software engineering, cyber, IT, and launch personnel to ensure requirements are being met.
• Achieves and maintains certification as a ground systems operations controller. Provides on‑console support to test, launch, and on‑orbit operations and surge support to operations.

Requirements

• Must have an active TS/SCI DoD security clearance and an adjudicated polygraph.
• Completed Bachelor’s STEM degree with 3 years of experience.
• Robust knowledge of spacecraft flight operations and ground systems utilized for spacecraft command and control.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes, system verification, validation and test (VV&T), and requirements interpretation.
• Demonstrable skills in both written and oral communications, including the ability to understand and explain technical concepts in briefing and working group settings, and tailor delivery to those with differing knowledge levels or backgrounds.
• Ability to efficiently and independently multi‑task in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Self‑motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Able to maintain crew certification as a ground systems operations controller.
• Able to occasionally work abnormal hours to support events such as enterprise and compatibility testing, and spacecraft launches.
• Able to occasionally travel to factory, government, and launch locations within the US.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the intelligence community.
• Spacecraft ground systems engineering or spacecraft vehicle engineering experience.
• Experience working with Collaborative Task Management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with spacecraft and ground systems verification, validation and test (VV&T) activities.
• Working knowledge of orbital mechanics.

Work Environment

• Location: On‑site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Shift, 24/7 on call

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 hours

Basic Compensation

$100,000 - $111,000 USD annually. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.