Programs Engineer (Space)

Programs Engineer (Space)

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a Programs Engineer (Space) in support of our client in Chantilly, VA. A current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify internal and external multi-domain interoperability opportunities that benefit and improve space activities in both the Customer and DoD
• Provide technical guidance and integration of space systems, including network, data management, cloud, and other related technologies used across the IC and DoD.
• Conduct technical space working groups, reviews, and provide recommendations to improve space system integration, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document space program and policy requirements.
• Understand and have the ability to document the compatibility and interoperability between different systems and technologies.
• Engaging with various Customer and DoD space Directorates, gaining insights into their missions, functions, and organization to develop metrics that demonstrate how customers utilize Customer solutions, thereby enhancing military services and stakeholder engagement within the Customer.
• Proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential risks to maintain the resiliency of our programs and meet both technical and programmatic goals.
• Able to present technical reports and briefings to stakeholders.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's and nine (9) or more years' experience; master's and seven (7) or more years' experience; PhD and four (4) or more years' experience
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly
• Experience working independently and ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with both IC and DoD modeling and simulation tools
• Experience in phenomenology specific to collection and processing methodology, and tasking, command and control, collection, mission processing, and dissemination of IC Customer and DoD
• Experience with operational IC Customer, DoD tradecraft, workflows, and policies and procedures
• Experience in capturing mission requirements into technical objectives
• Experience with Reserve and multi-SAP/CAP programs

Desired:

• Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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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.