KBR, Inc

GEOINT Operations Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc$150K — $225K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with current Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics; 8+ years experience (Master's or PhD preferred)
  • Experience with space systems design, development, and operations
  • Familiarity with the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or Department of Defense
  • Experience with IC architectures, spacecraft, and payloads
  • Ability to lead projects and act as the primary point of contact
  • Strong interpersonal and customer engagement skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide operations planning and execution support
  • Develop and coordinate operations transition plans for large constellations
  • Support anomaly resolution efforts
  • Create and assess CONOPS for GEOINT missions
  • Interface with mission users to translate operational needs into requirements
  • Evaluate system performance from mission-effectiveness perspective
  • Support operational exercises and evaluations
  • Deliver on-call operational support
  • Engage proactively with the Government customer
  • Participate in full lifecycle acquisition and SE activities
  • Author and coordinate communication documents and briefings
  • Facilitate dissemination of imagery products

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to influence national capabilities
  • Engaging work on next-generation space operations
  • Mission-focused position with a strong team
  • Involvement in groundbreaking satellite technology development
Full Job Description
Title:
GEOINT Operations Systems Engineer

GEOINT Operations Systems Engineer

KBR is seeking a GEOINT Operations System Engineer to support a very dynamic space program in Chantilly, VA. In this position, you will support acquiring and deploying the next generation of space assets including first of a kind satellite constellation with ground-breaking technology. This rewarding and mission focused position will enable you to have a positive impact on our nation's capabilities, while working with an incredibly strong team that is focused on mission success.

The GEOINT Operations Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting satellite operations from tasking to product dissemination for a proliferated constellation of imagery satellites. This position requires an understanding of operations with prior experience in satellite operations. Must have excellent problem solving skills, creativity and a willingness and to go the extra mile to resolve issues in a dynamic fast paced Program Office. If you have passion for the mission, are excited about next generation space, and love collaborating with a great team, apply today.

Basic Compensation:

$150,000 - $225,000 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide operations planning and execution support
  • Develop and coordinate operations transition plans for large constellations
  • Provides support to anomaly resolution
  • Support development and evaluation of CONOPS for GEOINT missions
  • Interface with mission users, operators, and analysts to translate operational needs into system requirements
  • Assess system performance from an operational and mission-effectiveness perspective
  • Support exercises, demonstrations, and operational evaluations
  • Ability to provide on-call support
  • Provide proactive support to the Government customer and tasks in an integrated office environment
  • Participate in full lifecycle acquisition and SE activities from pre-acquisition through launch and on-orbit checkout
  • Author, review, and coordinate documents, briefings and data to aid the Government in communications and decision-making
  • Provide support for dissemination of imagery products


Required Qualifications:
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance with current Polygraph
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, and 8+ years' experience
    • Preferred: Masters or PhD in a relevant technical field
  • Space Systems: Experience with space systems design, development, and operations to include tasking, metrics collecting, and image dissemination
  • IC Community: Experience with the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or the Department of Defense
  • Payloads: Experience with IC architectures, spacecraft, and payloads
  • Lead: Ability to lead and be the primary point of contact for one or more projects
  • Skills: Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong customer engagement skills
  • Communication: Ability to communicate complex technical subjects to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of technical expertise in written and oral formats
  • Environment: Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, integrated team environment


About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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