KBR

LaunchSupportSME

$160–220k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

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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