Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior

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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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer Junior to support the analysis and execution of collision avoidance strategies to ensure the safety of space assets in dynamic orbital environments. This role involves monitoring conjunction data assisting in risk assessments and supporting maneuver planning under the guidance of senior engineers. The engineer will work closely with mission operations and flight dynamics teams to maintain situational awareness and implement established protocols. Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail technical aptitude in orbital mechanics and the ability to follow structured procedures in time-sensitive scenarios. This position provides an opportunity to develop expertise in space safety and contribute to mission success. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor conjunction data and assist in evaluating collision risk for operational assets.

• Support the development and execution of avoidance maneuvers under senior engineer supervision.

• Perform basic orbital analysis and trajectory propagation using industry-standard tools.

• Document conjunction assessments decisions and actions in accordance with organizational standards.

• Assist in preparing reports and briefings for internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Participate in operational readiness exercises and post-event analysis.

• Maintain compliance with established safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to process improvements and tool enhancements for collision avoidance workflows.

• Coordinate with mission operations teams during real-time conjunction events.

• Provide technical support for anomaly resolution related to conjunction assessments

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Masters degree and 1 year of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR Bachelors degree and 2 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR No degree and 4 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.

• Foundational knowledge of orbital mechanics astrodynamics or aerospace engineering principles.

• Familiarity with conjunction assessment tools or orbital analysis software (e.g. STK FreeFlyer or equivalent).

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting national security or aerospace programs involving RF threat environments EW or RF-DE effects assessments.

• Advanced knowledge of hardening approaches protective design and verification methods for electromagnetic effects resilience.

• Familiarity with relevant test and compliance standards and guidance (e.g. MIL-STD-461 MIL-STD-464 HIRF guidance and RF safety practices as applicable).

Basic Compensation:

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.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

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.

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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.