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Space Systems Engineer

KBR
Scottsdale, USA
Full-time
Senior · 12+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical, acquisition, and operational support across a portfolio of space programs
  • Support all phases of the space acquisition lifecycle, including engineering, operations, advanced technology integration, and performance analysis
  • Develop and revise acquisition and JCIDS documentation (e.g., CONOPS, ICDs, AoAs, milestone packages) in compliance with DoD standards
  • Prepare technical and programmatic status reports and support internal and external briefings
  • Identify and recommend improvements to acquisition processes and risk management strategies; support development of risk mitigation plans
  • Support cost/schedule performance analysis
  • Review and analyze contractor deliverables (e.g., IMS, CFSRs, WBS) for compliance and performance; support DCMA surveillance and IMS reconciliation
  • Monitor program schedules, acquisition implementation, and requirement fulfillment; maintain accurate acquisition reporting
  • Participate in technical engagements such as design reviews, working groups, and program meetings; support IPTs and stakeholder coordination
  • Provide mission protection and operational insight; evaluate technical anomalies and support readiness reviews, audits, and compliance assessments
  • Qualifications Required:
  • Master of Science degree in related science field (orbital mechanics, space physics, etc) 3+ years or more of experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program.
  • Active TS (SCI eligible) or Q clearance
  • Desired:
  • Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and software engineering best practices
  • Experience serving as a team lead, project leader, or program manager on performance-based contracts for the U.S. Government
  • Highly adept with writing and delivering documents and briefings with effective communication skills and style that promote a variety of ideas as they pertain to working, interfacing, and leading multi-disciplined team of engineers
  • 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 team’s 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.

Qualifications

  • Master of Science degree in related science field (orbital mechanics, space physics, etc) 3+ years or more of experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program.
  • Active TS (SCI eligible) or Q clearance
  • Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and software engineering best practices
  • Experience serving as a team lead, project leader, or program manager on performance-based contracts for the U.S. Government
  • Highly adept with writing and delivering documents and briefings with effective communication skills and style that promote a variety of ideas as they pertain to working, interfacing, and leading multi-disciplined team of engineers
  • 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 team’s 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.

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