KBR

National Security

IntegratedProtectionStrategyEngineerSenior

Springfield, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Senior at KBR. Skills: Integrated Protection Strategy, Collision avoidance algorithms, Conjunction assessment, Orbital mechanics, Astrodynamics. Lead the design, development, and validation of collision avoidance algorithms and decision-support tools. Perform conjunction assessments using industry-standard and proprietary models to evaluate collision risk”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure safe and reliable operations of space assets; Protect critical systems in dynamic orbital environments; Influence enterprise-level safety standards; Advance space situational awareness capabilities

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Complex problem-solving; Risk analysis; Anomaly resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph, Full-time on-site at a government facility, Contingent upon contract award

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s degree and 11 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, OR Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, OR No degree and 14 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, Demonstrated expertise in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or related aerospace engineering disciplines, Proficiency with conjunction assessment tools and orbital propagation software (e.g., STK, FreeFlyer, or equivalent), Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph

Nice to Have

Experience with automated collision avoidance systems and large-scale space traffic management, Familiarity with international space safety standards and coordination protocols (e.g., CCSDS, ISO)

What You'll Do.

and validation of collision avoidance algorithms and decision-support tools

Perform conjunction assessments using industry-standard and proprietary models to evaluate collision risk

Coordinate with mission operations teams to plan and execute avoidance maneuvers

Analyze orbital data and propagate trajectories to predict potential conjunctions

Develop and maintain documentation for collision avoidance processes

including risk thresholds and maneuver protocols

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and analysts

Interface with external organizations (e.g.

commercial partners) for data exchange and coordination

Support anomaly resolution and post-event analysis for conjunction-related incidents

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for automation and accuracy in collision avoidance systems

Ensure compliance with applicable standards

and best practices for space safety

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with mission planning, flight dynamics, and operations teams; Interface with external organizations (e.g., government agencies, commercial partners) for data exchange and coordination; Team of teams philosophy

Full Job Description

**Title:** Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer – Senior **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 – Senior, to lead the efforts to ensure safe and reliable operations of space assets through advanced conjunction assessment and mitigation strategies. This role involves developing, validating, and implementing collision avoidance algorithms, tools, and processes to protect critical systems in dynamic orbital environments. The engineer will collaborate with mission planning, flight dynamics, and operations teams to analyze risk and execute avoidance maneuvers when necessary. Candidates should demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership in complex problem-solving, and the ability to operate under strict timelines in high-stakes scenarios. This position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-level safety standards and advance space situational awareness capabilities. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award. **Primary Responsibilities:** * Lead the design, development, and validation

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