Mission Protection Systems Engineer
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Mission Protection Systems EngineerBelong. 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.
KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of mission systems in Australia.
Key Responsibilities:
Directly contribute to government’s mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership and proactive action on mission protection activities.
Collaborate with internal and external entities for activities associated with site and mission inspections and report findings and recommendations.
Coordinate and support assessment of mission essential functions.
Support Weapons and Tactics teams by assessing current and emerging threats; contribute to space protection doctrine, strategies, plans, architectures, and associated requirements; provide vetted analysis and recommendations to improve space protection architectures and capabilities; develop threat mitigation tactics, techniques, and procedures. Train operations personnel on threat mitigation.
Monitor and evaluate war games and exercises (as requested), capture and assess lessons learned for best practice implementation to further improve space protection efforts.
Define solutions for broad, abstract topics, succinctly capture risk and issues for the customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
Review documentation, represent government as required in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts.
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) or relevant field, and nine (9) years or more relevant experience; Masters in STEM or relevant field, and seven (7) years or more relevant experience.
Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics.
In-depth knowledge of satellite operations and satellite components (bus and payload) and associated ground systems and related mission protection topics.
Knowledge of orbital mechanics; analyzes and readily articulates pros/cons of orbital changes.
Self-starter, reputation for successfully anticipating and proactively addressing customer requirements with minimal supervision; ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment; master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
Superior data management/data visualization skills and use of appropriate tools.
Ability to work independently and with a team, operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, Systems Tool Kit (STK).
Desired:
Familiar with Digital Engineering/MBSE, AGILE development, cloud technologies.
Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator.
Successful record of project management experience with delivered systems.
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.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
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.
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