Space Systems Engineers (Multiple Positions)
AI summary of the role
KBR is seeking Space Systems Engineers to join the Space Systems Command team on the Hemisphere program, serving as trusted advisors on space systems and supporting engineering services.
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What you’ll do
- Leads technical concept development, requirements development, systems engineering, and oversees development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate, and test space systems (space, ground, and C2)
- Performs system integration of multiple efforts to integrate complex space systems and their deployment into on-orbit operations
- Oversees requirements verification and validation processes and their execution
- Makes space program risk assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the Chief Engineer and Program Manager
What you’ll bring
- Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible
- Bachelor of Science degree in related science field (electrical engineering, physics, math, data science, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, orbital mechanics, or space physics, etc.)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience for mid-level positions; minimum of 10 years for senior positions
- Expertise in technical requirements development, systems engineering lifecycle, and application to DoD space system acquisition processes
Technologies
payload integration · sensor employment · orbital mechanics · signal processing · communications · generative AI · spacecraft bus · ground segment · command and control
About KBR
Scientific, technology, and engineering services firm serving defense, intelligence, space, and energy clients via two segments: Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions.
Public · 5000+ people
Source and classification
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This is a contingent position based upon contract award KBR is seeking Space Systems Engineers to join our Space Systems Command (SSC) team on the Hemisphere program. Individuals will serve as trusted advisors and experts on space systems and supporting engineering services required to enable and support Space Systems Command. The successful candidates will collaborate and communicate with Government leadership team to ensure processes and products are delivered within program schedule and demonstrate depth of knowledge as applied and used in system of systems integration. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leads technical concept development, requirements development, systems engineering, and oversees development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate, and test space systems (space, ground, and C2) Highly knowledgeable in payload integration, sensor
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Title: Space Systems Engineers (Multiple Positions) Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! 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. This is a contingent position based upon contract award KBR is seeking Space Systems Engineers to join our Space Systems Command (SSC) team on the Hemisphere program. Individuals will serve as trusted advisors and experts on space systems and supporting engineering services required to enable and support Space Systems Command. The successful candidates will collaborate and communicate with Government leadership team to ensure processes and products are delivered within program schedule and demonstr [... source excerpt omitted ...] systems and their deployment into on-orbit operations Ability to communicate clearly and in a collaborative manner with mission partners on interface control documents Oversees requirements verification and validation processes and their execution Makes space program risk assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the Chief Engineer and Program Manager Expertly collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and other contractor personnel Required Qualifications: Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible Bachelor of Science degree in related science field (electrical engineering, physics, math, data science, systems engineering, aerospace [... source excerpt omitted ...] ital mechanics, or space physics, etc.) Minimum of 5 years of experience for mid-level positions. Minimum of 10 years of experience for senior positions. Expertise in technical requirements development, systems engineering lifecycle, and application to DoD space system acquisition processes Proficient in requirements verification and validation for specific space system components and/or subcomponents to include orbitology, navigation, sensor employment, communications, optimization, and command and control Knowledgeable in systems engineering processes and procedures, including but not limited to requirements development, technical design reviews, configuration control, and gov
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