Mission Systems Engineer

Mission Systems Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

KBR is seeking a part-time Mission Systems Engineer for the Science, Engineering, and Operations Division (SEO), who will support a mix of on contract and new business growth opportunities for both the division and the larger Science and Space business unit.

Responsibilities

• Support government and commercial programs, project teams, personnel, and special projects.
• Provide management and technical positioning for major NASA service contract capture efforts.
• Determine future space capability roadmap needs (next 5-10 years), architectures, and system-level opportunities.
• Support development and definition activities to include stakeholder engagement and customer needs.
• Develop concepts of operations for new capabilities and coordinate them across the organization.
• Advise on satellite subsystems, satellite mission support ground systems, instrument systems, launch support, and range operations.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of spacecraft and observatory systems engineering as well as core spacecraft engineering disciplines.
• Communicate via presentations, white papers, briefings on varied solutions to engineering and business development senior leadership.

Required Education/Experience

• Education: Must have a Master’s in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline.
• Years of Experience: 25 in the discipline engineering, systems engineering, and project engineering for space missions. 10 years of experience managing major NASA missions or their elements.
• US Citizenship: and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Education/Experience

• PhD in relevant field
• NASA GSFC or HQ work and leadership experience
• NASA contractor work and leadership experience
• Knowledge of NASA’s decadal programs, strategic agency directives, mission directorate initiatives and agency-wide communications systems.

Core Skills

• Strong engineering skills
• Working knowledge of core engineering disciplines
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment with changing requirements and priorities

Basic Compensation

$207,500K - $311,200K

This is for the Maryland area only

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

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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 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.