KBR

National Security

IntegratedProtectionStrategyEngineerJunior

Springfield, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior at KBR. Skills: orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, conjunction assessment, collision avoidance, space asset safety. Monitor conjunction data and assist in evaluating collision risk for operational assets. Support the development and execution of avoidance maneuvers under senior engineer supervision”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure the safety of space assets in dynamic orbital environments; maintain situational awareness; implement established protocols; contribute to mission success; ensure national security

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

analysis and execution of collision avoidance strategies; evaluating collision risk; supporting maneuver planning; anomaly resolution related to conjunction assessments

Eligibility Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph, This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility, This is a contingent position based upon contract award

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, OR No degree and 4 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, Foundational knowledge of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or aerospace engineering principles, Familiarity with conjunction assessment tools or orbital analysis software (e. g. , STK, FreeFlyer, or equivalent), Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph

Nice to Have

Prior experience supporting national security or aerospace programs involving RF threat environments, EW, or RF-DE effects assessments, Advanced knowledge of hardening approaches, protective design, and verification methods for electromagnetic effects resilience, Familiarity with relevant test and compliance standards and guidance (e. g. , MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, HIRF guidance, and RF safety practices as applicable)

What You'll Do.

Monitor conjunction data and assist in evaluating collision risk for operational assets

Support the development and execution of avoidance maneuvers under senior engineer supervision

Perform basic orbital analysis and trajectory propagation using industry-standard tools

Document conjunction assessments

and actions in accordance with organizational standards

Assist in preparing reports and briefings for internal stakeholders and external partners

Participate in operational readiness exercises and post-event analysis

Maintain compliance with established safety protocols and regulatory requirements

Contribute to process improvements and tool enhancements for collision avoidance workflows

Coordinate with mission operations teams during real-time conjunction events

Provide technical support for anomaly resolution related to conjunction assessments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with mission operations and flight dynamics teams; Coordinate with mission operations teams during real-time conjunction events; Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation

Communication Scope

Assist in preparing reports and briefings for internal stakeholders and external partners

Full Job Description

**Title:** Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior **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. **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. **This is a contingent position based upon contract award** KBR is seeking Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Junior, to support the analysis and execution of collision avoidance strategies to ensure the safety of space assets in dynamic orbital environments. This role involves monitoring conjunction data, assisting in risk assessments, and supporting maneuver planning under the guidance of senior engineers. The engineer will work closely with mission operations and flight dynamics teams to maintain situational awareness and implement established protocols. Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail, technical aptitude in orbital mechanics, and the ability to follow structured procedures in time-sensitive scenarios. This position provides an opportunity to develop expertise in space safety and contribute to mission success. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award **Primary Responsibilities:** * Monitor conjunction data and assist in evaluating collision risk for operational assets. * Suppo

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