Spacecraft & Ground Systems Integration Lead

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integrations Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on integrating spacecraft and ground systems for multiple mission programs, serving as the primary contact for internal and external customers, and shaping on-orbit operations.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Responsibilities include requirements verification, on-orbit operations, and developing CONOPs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s STEM degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI DoD security clearance and adjudicated polygraph.
• Experience with spacecraft ground systems engineering and VV&T.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration activities for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Troubleshoot system issues and propose process improvements.
• Validate and refine program requirements for on-orbit and future programs.
• Support operations planning, rehearsals, and compatibility tests.
• Prepare and review operational, anomaly, and contingency procedures.
• Interface with engineering, cyber, IT, and launch personnel.
• Maintain certification as ground systems operations controller.
• Provide surge support to operations.
• Travel within the US as needed.

Skills

Spacecraft operations

Ground systems engineering

VV&T knowledge

Requirements analysis & briefing

Written & oral communication

Multi-tasking

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s STEM degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

KBR is seeking a Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integrations Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on integrating spacecraft and ground systems for multiple mission programs, serving as the primary contact for internal and external customers, and shaping on-orbit operations.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Responsibilities include requirements verification, on-orbit operations, and developing CONOPs