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KBR, Inc.

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1901

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Defense • Logistics

KBR, Inc. is a global company that provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability, KBR delivers innovative and high-quality solutions in areas such as sustainable technology, government solutions, and digital acceleration. KBR is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, valuing its employees and fostering a culture of integrity and operational excellence. With a strong focus on delivering sustainable value for stakeholders, KBR operates as a trusted partner in various industries.

📋 Description

• Support the design, development, testing, and real-time operation of advanced aerospace systems • Bridge engineering development and flight/operational execution, requiring strong technical depth, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to translate complex system behavior into actionable decisions • GNC System Development & Integration: Support design, analysis, and verification of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms and architecture; Review and guide flight software design to improve system performance, robustness, and operability; Evaluate system behavior across full mission phases (e.g., ascent, on-orbit, entry, proximity operations) • Operational Readiness & Real-Time Support: Develop and execute operational concepts for GNC systems in mission or test environments; Monitor vehicle performance and make time-critical recommendations during dynamic operations; Support anomaly resolution, fault response strategies, and contingency planning • Requirements, Tools & Procedures: Define system and console requirements for monitoring and commanding GNC subsystems; Develop operator displays, telemetry utilization strategies, and command interfaces; Maintain flight rules, procedures, and operational documentation • Testing & Validation: Support system-level testing (integrated labs, simulations, hardware-in-the-loop environments); Participate in verification of telemetry, command pathways, and system responses; Contribute to development and validation of contingency commanding capabilities

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred) and 10+ years of experience • Strong foundation in: Orbital mechanics / astrodynamics, Control systems and state estimation, Guidance algorithms and vehicle dynamics • Experience working with: Flight software or embedded systems, Real-time or near-real-time operational environments, Telemetry analysis and command/response systems • Demonstrated ability to: Operate effectively under pressure and make timely, sound decisions, Communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely, Work across multidisciplinary teams • Must be a U.S Citizen • Preferred Qualifications: TS/SCI Clearance, Experience supporting mission operations or system operations in a control center or similar environment, Background in anomaly resolution, fault detection/isolation/recovery (FDIR), and contingency operations, Familiarity with simulation environments, integrated test labs, or hardware/software validation, Experience developing procedures, flight rules, or operator tools, Prior experience training or certifying personnel in technical or operational roles

🏖️ Benefits

• 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.