Lead Instrument System Engineer

Lead Instrument System Engineer

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The joint NASA/NOAA Low Earth Observations (LEO) Project is seeking a Lead Instrument System Engineer (ISE) to provide oversight and insight into the design, development, testing, verification, and validation of contractor-built flight instruments for integration onto satellites. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Instrument Manager and Mission System Engineer in managing the instrument supplier on multiple, concurrent instrument builds
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to the technical team (Chief Engineer, Instrument System Engineers, discipline SMEs, Science, and Mission Assurance)
• Interfacing with the Instrument contractor, Satellite Integrator contractor, and Project Management to coordinate efforts, communicate needs, and resolve technical issues
• Generating, reviewing, and releasing of instrument requirement documents and other project documentation
• Validating and tracking Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) document review, Giver/Receiver documentation (technical documents exchanged between the Instrument contractor and the Satellite Integrator contractor), and requirement verification
• Preparing and coordinating with various teams for instrument milestone reviews
• Identifying, tracking, and mitigating instrument-level technical risks

Required Education & Experience:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for government facility access.
• B.S. in Engineering
• 20+ years supporting microwave instrument sounders
• NOAA/NASA experience desired

Basic Compensation: $210,600.00 - $315,900.00 The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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.

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.