Mission Systems Engineer

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KBR is seeking a part-time Mission Systems Engineerfor the Science Engineering and Operations Division (SEO) who will support a mix of on contract and new business growth opportunities for both the division and the larger Science and Space business unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support government and commercial programs project teams personnel and special projects.
• Provide management and technical positioning for major NASA service contract capture efforts.
• Determine future space capability roadmap needs (next 5-10 years) architectures and system-level opportunities.
• Support development and definition activities to include stakeholder engagement and customer needs.
• Develop concepts of operations for new capabilities and coordinate them across the organization.
• Advise on satellite subsystems satellite mission support ground systems instrument systems launch support and range operations.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of spacecraft and observatory systems engineering as well as core spacecraft engineering disciplines.
• Communicate via presentations white papers briefings on varied solutions to engineering and business development senior leadership.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Education:Must have a Mastersin STEM (science technical engineering math) or related discipline.
• Years of Experience: 25 in the discipline engineering systems engineering and project engineering for space missions. 10 years of experience managing major NASA missions or their elements
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• PhD in relevant field
• NASA GSFC or HQ work and leadership experience
• NASA contractor work and leadership experience
• Knowledge of NASAs decadal programs strategic agency directives mission directorate initiatives and agency-wide communications systems.

CORE SKILLS

• Strong Engineering Skills
• Working knowledge of core engineering disciplines
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated self-starter
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment with changing requirements and priorities

Basic Compensation:

$99.76 per hour - $149.62 per hour

This is for the Maryland area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates working location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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 teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver 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.

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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 teams 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.