Viper Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.

Mountain View, CA, USA
Base: $153,200 – $229,800; bonus/equity: not speci...
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Space systems and robotics experience
Systems engineering integration and test
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
** KBR, Inc. is seeking a VIPER Systems Engineer to join their Mission Systems Engineering team, focusing on the integration and operational readiness of a lunar rover. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering experience in space systems, particularly in system integration and fault management, and will work in a hybrid environment. **

Job Summary

  • The VIPER Mission Systems Engineering team supports the end-to-end integration, verification, and operational readiness of a robotic lunar rover operating in the extreme environment of the Moon’s South Pole.
  • This position involves leading mission systems engineering activities for integration of VIPER with the MK1 lander and developing mission-level fault management and anomaly response capabilities.
  • KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits including 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and supports career advancement through professional training and development.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** KBR, Inc. is seeking a VIPER Systems Engineer to join their Mission Systems Engineering team, focusing on the integration and operational readiness of a lunar rover. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering experience in space systems, particularly in system integration and fault management, and will work in a hybrid environment. **

Salary

Base: $153,200 – $229,800; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401K, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • space systems and robotics experience
  • systems engineering integration and test
  • multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • fault management and anomaly response
  • mission operations procedure development
  • lunar systems or extreme environment operations

Nice-to-have

  • familiarity with VIPER mission or rover systems
  • experience with FDIR and anomaly response
  • knowledge of MBSE tools and system modeling
  • strong organizational and communication skills
  • ability to work independently under uncertainty

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field
  • Minimum 5 years relevant space systems experience
  • Experience with NASA or large aerospace projects
  • Systems engineering roles in integration or operations
  • Master’s degree preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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