Kbr, Inc.
Provides engineering, procurement, construction and technology solutions to government and industry worldwide.
Sr. Space Systems Engineer
Senior engineer overseeing space system requirements, verification, and stakeholder coordination.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The work environment is on‑site with up to 25% travel required and a need for core‑hour support. The role involves close coordination with stakeholders and individual contributors to manage requirements, assess risks, and deliver comprehensive reporting. • Support CONOP development and on‑orbit calibration/validation activities. • Participate in ground site integration and test efforts. • Advise and mentor customers on segment architecture, specifications, and verification & validation. • Maintain collection system requirements baseline using tools such as DOORS. • Lead segment verification, evaluate developer data, and recommend approval or disapproval. • Attend segment and program management design reviews to assess design maturity and requirements compliance. • Review verification evidence and test reports for space vehicle requirement verification and Pre‑Ship Review events. • Evaluate acquisition milestone documentation, identify risks/opportunities, and propose mitigation strategies. • Contribute to technical and programmatic reviews and meetings as required. • Assess segment‑level impacts of new capabilities and integrate them into the program baseline.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸conop support
- ▸ground integration
- ▸requirements management
- ▸segment verification
- ▸design reviews
- ▸risk assessment
What You Bring
Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, possess a bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, and have at least ten years of relevant experience, including knowledge of DoD/IC satellite systems and acquisition processes. Desired qualifications include an advanced STEM degree with an emphasis on Model‑Based Systems Engineering, prior program office experience, and a background in developing technical specifications for space systems. • Hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. • Possess 10+ years of experience with DoD/IC satellite systems and acquisition processes. • Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills in government/contractor environments. • Desired: advanced STEM degree with MBSE focus, prior program office experience, and experience drafting space system specifications.
Requirements
- ▸ts/sci
- ▸10+ years
- ▸dod/ic
- ▸mbse
- ▸program office
- ▸leadership
Benefits
KBR provides competitive lifestyle benefits such as 401(k) matching, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. The company supports career advancement through professional training, emphasizes a Zero Harm culture, and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and ESG principles, fostering a People First environment.
Work Environment
Onsite