KBR
LaunchSupportSME
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“Launch Support SME at KBR. Skills: Spacecraft design, Launch process, System integration, Launch operations. Review and coordinate changes to specifications. Review and coordinate changes to ICDs”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful mission execution
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Active TS clearance w/ SCI eligibility
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active TS clearance w/ SCI eligibility, Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related major, Over 15 years of space launch experience, Experience with classified spacecraft assembly, Experience with spacecraft transportation, Experience with launch base processing integration and test
Nice to Have
Master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related major, Over 12 years of experience in space launch, Extensive understanding of end-to-end launch preparations, Extensive understanding of execution, Extensive understanding of test, Extensive understanding of all required integration of interfaces, Experience and familiarity in DoD and IC acquisition, Experience and familiarity in program management processes, Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplined engineering teams, Ability to work collaboratively at all levels of the customer organization, Networking skills, Interpersonal skills, Customer service skills, Team building skills, Problem-solving skills, Ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment
What You'll Do.
Review and coordinate changes to specifications
Review and coordinate changes to ICDs
Review and coordinate changes to system level requirements
Track development issues
Participate in unit design reviews
Participate in subsystem design reviews
Participate in system level design reviews
Support spacecraft on-orbit test
Identify emerging risks
Assess emerging risks
Develop burn-down plans
Evaluate burn-down plans
Review developer's readiness for spacecraft test
Collaborate with Government leadership team
Mitigate integration roadblocks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-disciplined engineering teams; Government leadership team; Government/contractor team environment
Process & Methodology
Program management processes
Full Job Description
**Title:** Launch Support SME Launch Support SME ** _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 looking for a Launch Support SME to join our Hemisphere team. Candidates will possess technical expertise in end-to-end spacecraft design and the entire launch process from planning to execution to include, but not limited to, preparations for launch, launch processing, and launch operations. Candidate will be an integral participant in spacecraft to launch vehicle requirements, interface development, system integration, and validation and verification through extensive testing. Additional key areas of focus include spacecraft integration to new launch vehicle interfaces, reviewing and assessing launch planning; reviewing operations and safety documentation; verifying interface requirements; monitoring of factory and launch site operations; assisting in preparation and training of customer’s launch team; and participating in operations, training, and pre-launch activities. Successful candidates will have a deep understanding of external factors such as contamination control, spacecraft preparations fo
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