Space Systems Engineer

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Title:Space Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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OtherSpace Systems Engineer

Space Systems Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team 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.

What We Offer

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$135,000 - $203,000 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.

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.
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.
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.

KBR National Security Solutions is seeking a motivated and talented Space Systems Engineer with a strong background in Verification and Validation (V&V) to join our team in Chantilly, Virginia. The position will support a major U.S. Government organization responsible for the acquisition, integration, and operation of proliferated satellite constellations. The position provides expert advice and manages systems engineering processes and implementation for System Program Office (SPO)-developed collection system, including space vehicle, payloads, and associated ground command and control elements. This role is critical for ensuring that proliferated satellite constellations meet mission requirements through disciplined systems engineering practices. You will work across space, ground, and user segments to define verification strategies, trace requirements, and assess contractor compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Responsibilities

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Manage and develop requirements from higher level Enterprise governing documents to the Segment level and lower levels.
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Develop and manage system-level verification and validation (V&V) strategies.
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Define verification methods, success criteria, and traceability from requirements to test.
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Evaluate contractor V&V plans, procedures, and results.
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Support test planning across components, subsystems, systems, and mission levels.
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Identify gaps, risks, and disconnects in verification approaches and recommend corrective actions.
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Lead coordination and completion of segment specification sell-off, along with other verification and validation activities.
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Support technical reviews and provide V&V status to Government decision makers.
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Coordinate across the SPO for any proposed specification changes and facilitate integration of changes into the baseline.
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Identify risks to mission closure in the collection segment and evaluate proposed burn-down plans.
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Support customer in CONOPS development.
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Interface with spacecraft, payload, network, and user segment teams to define and manage end-to-end system interfaces.
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Support integration and test (I&T) planning and execution across ground and space segments.
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Evaluate contractor designs, test results, and operational concepts for compliance with mission requirements.
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Contribute to system documentation, reviews, and decision briefings for Government leadership.
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Document, develop and deliver analyses, recommendations, plans, reports, and briefings to the Government.

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If you’re 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. Let's shape the future together.