Mission Protection Systems Engineer

KBR

Las Cruces, NM, US
Space protection and space situational awareness
Integration of space protection functions/capabilities
Analysis of schedules and capabilities
Your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security

Job Summary

  • Your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
  • Provide technical expertise and advice on space protection and space situational awareness, overseeing integration of space protection functions/capabilities of delivered systems.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • space protection and space situational awareness
  • integration of space protection functions/capabilities
  • analysis of schedules and capabilities
  • space protection exercises and employment
  • space protection training materials
  • analysis and recommendations to government customers

Nice-to-have

  • self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements
  • expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics
  • master at collaboration and coordination
  • polished communicator (written/verbal)
  • impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment

Key Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM or relevant field and nine (9) years of experience
  • Master’s Degree in STEM or relevant field and seven (7) years of experience
  • Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics
  • Current knowledge of counter space threats
  • Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations
  • Experience with orbital mechanics and associated tools (i.e. STK or SOAP)
  • RF knowledge expertise
  • 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

Work Rights

Active TS/SCI with polygraph required

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