SDA Modeling and Simulation SME

Title:

KBR Corporation is seeking a Space Domain Awareness Modeling and Simulation SME to support the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) Space Domain Awareness division in Colorado Springs CO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site Space Domain Awareness (SDA) analytical support.
• Perform analysis that informs ongoing studies and force design efforts.
• Utilize Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to support analytical efforts.
• Collaborate directly with government sponsors and a diverse contractor team.
• Execute rapid quick-turn analytical tasks in support of mission needs.
• Develop minimally viable prototypes to support analytical findings and concepts.
• Analyze and evaluate SDA systems-of-systems including their design and operation.
• Bring a deep understanding of SDA architectures capabilities and operational concepts.
• Identify novel opportunities and innovative approaches related to SDA.
• Communicate analytical findings and insights to senior leadership and decision makers.
• Support efforts that inform senior leaders and acquisition agencies on current and future mission needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• An active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility/CI Polygraph which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Advanced degree in computer science data science engineering or other technical field with demonstrated experience analyzing and reporting on large data-sets.
• Understanding of space-domain awareness or space operations with an interest in the underlying operation of SDA systems.
• Experience with modeling and simulation.
• Analysis language skills: Python MATLAB R.
• Master of Science degree in related Engineering field and over 5 years of experience.

Desired

• 10 years experience with Department of War or commercial SDA systems.
• Extensive experience with statistics and statistical modeling (including use of analysis languages previously mentioned.)
• Extensive software development experience including DevSecOps tooling; prior experience developing and deploying software on TS/SCI systems.
• Experience with and deep understanding of statistical estimation and astrodynamics / orbit determination.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

$140000 - $160000

This range is for Colorado only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates 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.

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. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

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.