Space Vehicle Systems Engineer

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer should have experience in the design, development, and testing of satellite vehicles. The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer should understand both technical and programmatic aspects of complex satellite systems, including operational concepts, applied technology, and system architectures, to facilitate the demonstration and transition of novel resilient capabilities to operations. The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer should be comfortable working amongst a diverse and energetic team in the pursuit of mission objectives and project success.

The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer will provide Systems Engineering and Acquisition support with an emphasis on software-intensive systems, interfaces, and system integration across the spacecraft lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have proven success managing complex programs within the DoD or Intelligence Community (IC), ensuring timely delivery of space-based capabilities to support strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive, day-to-day systems engineering support to Government customers within an integrated program office environment.
• Support full lifecycle acquisition and systems engineering activities, from pre-acquisition and requirements definition through launch and on-orbit checkout.
• Lead and support software and interface-focused systems engineering efforts, including definition, documentation, and coordination of system, subsystem, and external interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with contractor systems engineers and integration teams to resolve interface issues and manage technical risks.
• Author, review, and coordinate technical documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), requirements artifacts, briefings, and decision support materials.
• Participate in and represent the Government at contractor reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and program reviews, providing technical assessments and integration risk recommendations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute systems engineering forums, working groups, and interface coordination meetings across the Customer office and broader Enterprise.
• Interface with multiple organizations across Enterprise to support cross-program software integration, systems interoperability, and enterprise-level events and reviews.
• Evaluate contract deliverables, collaborate with industry partners and internal stakeholders based upon findings, and provide thorough recommendations to government customers.
• Maintain program documentation and reporting in compliance with federal acquisition standards and security protocols.

Basic Compensation:

$176,000 - $215,000 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must have an active/current TS/SCI with a Polygraph.
• Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense architecture, spacecraft, and payloads.
• MS in engineering, scientific, technology and mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of space vehicle development experience.
• Strong background in systems engineering, system interfaces, and integration.
• Experience supporting or working within Government acquisition or program offices.
• Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage technical tasks, priorities, coordinate efforts, and communicate technical subjects to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office for technical document development.
• Willingness to travel domestically, as required.

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.