Mission Systems Engineer

Title:
Mission Systems Engineer
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
KBR is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer for the Science, Engineering, and Operations Division (SEO), who will report to the SEO division Vice President and support a mix of on contract and new business growth opportunities for both the division and the larger Science and Space business unit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support government and commercial programs, project teams, personnel, and special projects
• Lead management and technical solutioning for major NASA service contract capture efforts
• Determine future space capability needs, architectures, and system-level opportunities
• Lead development and definition activities to include stakeholder engagement and customer needs
• Develop concepts of operations for new capabilities and coordinate them across the organization
• Advise on satellite subsystems, satellite mission support ground systems, launch support, and range operations
• Demonstrate working knowledge of spacecraft and observatory Systems Engineering as well as core spacecraft engineering disciplines
• Communicate via presentations, white papers, briefings on varied solutions

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Must have a Master'sdegree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline.
• Years of Experience: 25 in the discipline engineering, Systems Engineering, and project engineering for space missions. 10 years of experience managing major NASA missions or their elements
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• NASA GSFC Work Experience
• Proven experience in core Systems Engineering and analysis disciplines and processes

CORE SKILLS

• Strong Engineering Skills
• Working knowledge of core engineering disciplines (i.e., mechanical/thermal)
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment with changing requirements and priorities

KBR BENEFITS
KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on! We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
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.