KBR, Inc. · 1 month ago
Mission Protection Systems Engineer
Las Cruces, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expKBR, Inc. is a leader in providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the intelligence and national security communities. The Mission Protection Systems Engineer will focus on providing systems engineering and technical advisory services aimed at protecting space systems, including technical expertise on space protection and situational awareness.
ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise and advice on space protection and space situational awareness
Oversee integration of space protection functions/capabilities of delivered systems; provides analysis of schedules, capabilities delivered best meet operational needs—near, and long-term
Provide technical support in the development and execution of space protection exercises and refinement and optimization of system capabilities employment and Concepts of Operations
Provide technical support in the development of space protection training materials
Analyze and provide recommendations to multiple government customers, providing key information, possible risks and impacts and potential improvements to government managers and other points of contact
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field and nine (9) years or more experience; Master's Degree in STEM or relevant field and seven (7) years or more experience
Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics
Current knowledge of counter space threats
Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations for developing scenarios and mitigations
Experience with orbital mechanics and associated tools (i.e. System Toolkit (STK) or SOAP)
RF knowledge expertise (basic understanding of RF principles), knowledge of GEOINT and SIGINT constellation and tasking process
Experience with US Space Force space operations structure
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to work independently and with a team, operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates
Quickly crafts briefings and talking points for the government with minimal guidance. Represents government and their interests in various forums
Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics
Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder
Polished communicator (written/verbal); impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment
Preferred
Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft operator or vehicle engineer
Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR, Inc.
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-11-17IPO
Leadership Team
Stuart Bradie
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark W. Sopp
Executive Vice President
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