Title: Senior Launch Integration and Operations Engineer
KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to 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.

KBR is seeking a Senior Launch Integration and Operations Engineer to support multidisciplinary teams in delivering technical solutions that enhance resilience, operational readiness, and mission effectiveness. This key role is based in Chantilly, VA and focuses on mission‑critical intelligence‑gathering capabilities through next‑generation SIGINT systems. The Engineer will serve as a technical advisor on spacecraft, payloads, ground systems, and launch integration, ensuring alignment with operational goals and mission objectives.
Responsibilities

Systems Engineering: Provide technical expertise and oversight for the design, development, and integration of spacecraft, payloads, ground systems, and launch vehicles.
Requirements Analysis: Analyze and validate system requirements, ensuring alignment against mission objectives and program goals.
Integration and Testing: Support integration activities for space vehicles and ground systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and mission readiness.
Technical Support: Engineer support for payload and spacecraft design, development, and testing, including performance analysis and risk assessments.
Launch Integration: Collaborate with launch providers and stakeholders to ensure successful integration and deployment of spacecraft and payloads.
Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical challenges related to system integration, testing, and deployment, ensuring adherence to schedules and performance requirements.
Collaboration: Work with internal and external stakeholders, including operational teams, engineers, contractors, and government agencies, to meet all launch operational requirements.
Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including technical reports, design reviews, and integration plans.
Continuous Improvement: Recommend enhancements to engineering processes and tools to optimize system performance, resilience, and maintainability.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
10+ years of experience in relevant aerospace or defense engineering
Mission planning and initiation of SIGINT payloads and systems
Experience working with developers on initiation, rehearsals, and planning, as well as Operations and Maintenance (O&M) efforts of space systems
Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience required
Strong communication skills
Familiarity with IC acquisition policies and procedures

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture, fostering 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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