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Attitude Control Systems and Propulsion Engineer

KBR is seeking an Attitude Controls Systems and Propulsion Engineer to support an exciting opportunity within the Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Directorate. The candidate will provide satellite systems technical engineering and programmatic support to all lifecycle phases for a new start program.

The successful candidate will possess technical expertise in and have experience with spacecraft Attitude Control Systems (ACS) and propulsion subsystems. The candidate will be an integral participant in ACS and propulsion subsystem architecture, requirements development and verification, and unit designs.

Responsibilities:

• Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems

• Track development issues and attends unit, subsystem, system level design reviews

• Reviews developer’s readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly

• Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test as required

• Identify and assess emerging risks and develops & evaluates proposed burn-down plans

• Working knowledge with the design & integration of satellite buses and knowledgeable of launch & flight operations of space vehicles

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering required

• Education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacture, simulation, and test

• Experience with spacecraft propulsion subsystem development, simulation and test

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results; strong networking, interpersonal, customer service skills, team building and problem-solving skills with an ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment

• Excellent Organizational skills; ability to plan, track and maintain due dates for multiple taskers and products central to customer acquisition processes

• Previous experience with DoD and IC and as a SETA is desired

Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Poly is required

Travel: up to 20% per year may be required

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Basic Compensation:

• 143,060.00 - $214,590.00 USD Annual

  This range is for the California area only

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

  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 .

  Benefits:

  KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. 

  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.