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

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integrations Engineer in Colorado Springs. The role focuses on spacecraft and ground system integration, serving as the primary contact for internal and external customers, and covering requirements, launch operations, and on-console support.

The ideal candidate has an active TS/SCI DoD clearance, a STEM degree with 3+ years of experience, and strong system engineering and communications skills.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI DoD clearance and adjudicated polygraph required.
• Completed Bachelor’s STEM degree with 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of spacecraft flight operations and ground systems used for command and control.
• Understanding of systems engineering processes, VV&T, and requirements interpretation.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to tailor delivery to audience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead integration activities for spacecraft and ground systems with on-orbit command and control.
• Troubleshoot issues; document problems and propose process improvements.
• Evaluate and validate program requirements for on-orbit and future programs.
• Advocate for operations requirements and ensure engineering meets operational needs.
• Provide spacecraft/ground systems expertise to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Written/Oral Communication

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

On-site Operations

Education

Bachelor’s STEM degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integrations Engineer

Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integration 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. Proposes and implements process improvements.
• Evaluates, influences, refines, 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. Provide 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/oral communications, including the ability to understand and explain technical concepts in briefing and working group settings, and the ability to 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

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

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 of 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.