Operations Engineer (Space)

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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.

KBR is seeking a Operations Engineer (Space) to join the Air Force, Space, and Intelligence Business Group providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The Operations Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and System Program Office (SPO) representative coordinating with end user operators, the developer, and other stakeholders for the deployment of new protection capabilities into space operations. The Operations Engineer is the SPO’s on-site agent for user-engagement with operators of a space protection system and will collaborate with site users and SMEs within the SPO home office to support system testing, transition to operations planning, user/operator training, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) planning and Deficiency Report (DR) management, and be the focal point for representing SPO equities to the site’s Operations stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides space protection operations mission expertise to acquisition managers and software engineers in the development of tools that provide operators Indications and Warning against Space threats.

• Elicits system capability needs and user interface/experience (UI/UX) preferences from operational users.

• Collaborates with software developers to inform/guide mission application enhancements. 

• Manages the transition of new capabilities and software deliveries to operations. 

• Leads the review and coordination of system documentation and training materials. 

• Evaluates developer solutions, guides software deployment activities, and assesses software patches/fixes.

Basic Compensation:

$132,000 - $161,000 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.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must have an active/current TS/SCI with a Polygraph

• Bachelor of Science - STEM degree

• 9+ years relevant technical experience.

• Experience in IC or DoW space acquisitions or mission operations.

• Experience deploying and sustaining software within a 24/7 operations center or similar environment.

• Knowledge of agile software development principles.

Desired:

• Experience with DevOps, including continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment (CI/CD).

• Experience in Space Protection operations and familiarity with protection technologies.

• Experience authoring operator-related or software deployment documentation.

• Experience in Space system testing, simulation, and modeling environments.

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of orbital mechanics and orbit determination.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

KBR Benefits

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.

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.