Integrated Protection Strategy Engineer - Junior

KBR Inc

Chantilly, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adjudication, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, Design Verification, Detail Oriented, Electromagnetism, Engineering Management, Government, Industry Standards, Internet Security, Logistics, MIL-STD-461, Maintain Compliance, Military/DoD Standards, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Radio Frequency, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Team Player, Technical Support, Top Secret Clearance
LOCATION
Chantilly, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.
  • 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, decisions, 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

Required Qualifications:

  • Education & Experience: 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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).

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

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.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en