R&D Systems Engineer
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Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:
R&D Systems EngineerKBR is seeking an innovative R&D Systems Engineer to join our team providing critical technical services to the U.S. Government (USG). This role supports a dedicated USG Program Office focused on pioneering the next generation of national security space systems. You will provide Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support concentrating on the research and development of revolutionary ground systems that command control and process data from advanced satellite constellations.
Responsibilities:
As a key member of our team you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of cutting-edge satellite ground systems with an emphasis on automation processing and orchestration. Your duties will include:
- Technical Analysis: Conduct in-depth technical analysis and review of ground system concepts architectures and technologies
- Review & Processing: Review and contribute to design modeling and analysis for orchestration task scheduling data processing.
- Evaluation & Optimization: Evaluate and optimize data processing workflows from initial satellite downlink and data ingestion to final dissemination. Assess the integration of machine learning and AI technologies to enhance data exploitation and automate ground system functions.
- Lifecycle Support:Provide technical and programmatic expertise throughout the entire project lifecycle. This includes concept development system definition acquisition planning design development integration and test (I&T) and transition to mission operations.
- Cost Analysis: Perform analysis of alternatives to optimize system performance cost and schedule.
- Innovation & Collaboration:Actively participate in an enterprise-wide R&D environment contributing to and leveraging shared knowledge to advance organizational capabilities in satellite ground systems.
- Innovation Scouting: Curate state of the art technology for evaluation.
Work Environment:
- Location: On-Site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
- Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications:
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Education: Bachelors degree with 5 years Masters degree with 3 years or a PhD with 0 years of relevant experience.
- Skills: Demonstrated expertise in satellite ground system architecture operations and data processing.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint).
- Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for preparing written reports leading group discussions and delivering oral presentations.
Desired Qualifications:
- Ground Systems Engineering: In-depth knowledge of systems engineering and integration as applied to satellite ground networks command and control systems and data processing pipelines
- Tasking & Scheduling: Experience with satellite mission planning autonomous tasking contact scheduling and resource management systems.
- Communications & Data: Experience with space-to-ground communications links data routing and processing of overhead sensor data (e.g. SIGINT IMINT).
- Automation & AI/ML: Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies applied to ground system automation performance monitoring or data analysis.
- Lifecycle Experience: Experience with system acquisition design development I&T or mission operations for satellite ground systems.
- Modeling & Simulation: Proficiency in system modeling simulation and performance analysis for complex ground architectures.
- Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with the IC mission organizations systems and processes.
Ready to Make a Difference
If youre 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. Lets 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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
