Mission Protection Systems Engineer
Protecting our nation's most critical assets requires a deep understanding of the complex systems that support them. As a Mission Protection Systems Engineer, you will be at the forefront of this effort, working to identify and mitigate threats to our national security.
This role is part of KBR's National Security Solutions team, which provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role – protecting our national security.
You will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of mission systems. This includes understanding current and emerging threats; developing threat mitigation tactics, techniques, and procedures; facilitating training and exercises; and providing on-site mission protection support to daily operations.
* Work as an operations planning and protection subject matter expert, synchronizing priorities and activities through frequent interactions with remote GPOC, command and control, and mission protection teams.
* Lead site integration into Joint Planning Process forums/working groups to ensure site operations/support divisions/mission protection capabilities are represented in planning.
* Plan and organize site involvement in internal and external exercises and wargames.
* Construct debriefs to capture lessons learned to improve space operations and protection efforts.
* Collaborate with internal and external partners to equip site operators and leaders to make decisions on protection-related actions.
* Collaborate with external SMEs to understand current and emerging threat environments.
* Develop and present Mission Protection training to site personnel.
* Manage schedules to ensure coverage of IC Enterprise meetings occurring during non-standard duty hours.
* Identify and capture risks, issues, and opportunities for the customer and provide analysis and recommendations.
* Produce and review documents related to new capabilities, concepts, and integration efforts.
Work Environment:
* Location: On-site
* Travel Requirements: Minimal
* Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications
Required:
* Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and DOD SAP eligibility.
* Bachelor's degree and nine years or more relevant experience.
* Experience using JP 5-0 Joint Planning principles and/or products at the tactical and/or operational levels.
* Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics.
* Understanding of satellite operations and satellite components (bus and payload), RF Fundamentals, and associated ground systems and approaches to assessing vulnerabilities.
Desired:
* Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) or relevant field and nine years or more relevant experience; Master's in STEM or relevant field and seven years or more relevant experience.
* USAF Weapons School Graduate (or similar experience using JP 5-0 Joint Planning concepts ISO operations).
* USAF Space Test School Graduate (or similar experience planning and assessing tactics, techniques, and procedures against threat representative systems).
* Experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator.
* Experience planning and operating against threats to spacecraft and/or other mission systems in real-world and/or mod/sim software.
* Experience assessing counterspace threats (on-orbit, ground, cyber).
* Experience applying orbital mechanics to a dynamic orbital scenario.
* Familiarity with various Systems Engineering and Program Management principles and constructs.
* Experience with Jira and Confluence.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, including 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.
We deliver results together by fostering an environment where everyone can belong, connect, and grow. At KBR, we value diversity and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace culture that reflects these values.
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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.