Telescope Systems Engineer – Space Defense & Field Ops

KBR; Kihei (HI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to contribute to space-domain awareness initiatives. The role covers hardware and software for Raven-class small-aperture telescope systems, including field deployment, maintenance and lifecycle support.

Ideal candidates have a systems/engineering background, experience with Python/C/C++, Linux scripting, and willingness to travel to remote sites. The position includes hands-on testing, design, and integration work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Systems/Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–3 years experience; more accepted in lieu of degree.
• Strong background in modern guidance, estimation and control for aerospace systems.
• Ability to develop software for telescope systems using Python/C/C++ and Linux shell.

Responsibilities

• Develop operable system meeting mass, cost and schedule constraints.
• Design subsystem interfaces to integrate into a complete system.
• Perform functional analysis to verify performance criteria and mission constraints.
• Prepare design sketches and equipment layouts for subsystems.
• Assist with technical reports, graphs and charts.
• Operate, maintain and sustain distributed telescope systems in the field.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux scripting

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

CMake

Visual Studio

GCC

Clang

Job description

KBR is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to contribute to space-domain awareness initiatives. The role covers hardware and software for Raven-class small-aperture telescope systems, including field deployment, maintenance and lifecycle support.

Ideal candidates have a systems/engineering background, experience with Python/C/C++, Linux scripting, and willingness to travel to remote sites. The position includes hands-on testing, design, and integration work.