Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integrations Engineer
- TS/SCI clearance
About the job
## Title Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integrations Engineer Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integration Engineer This role will be responsible for spacecraft and ground system integration for multiple mission systems and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers.
Integration activities include requirements identification and verification, launch and on-orbit operations, vehicle disposal, CONOP development, mission analysis, and on-console operations.
Our ideal candidate will also provide expertise and have an active role in shaping on-orbit and future operations. ## will include, but not be limited to, the following · Performs and leads integration activities for spacecraft and ground systems, ensuring on-orbit command and control. · Investigates and troubleshoots system issues. Documents problems and opportunities for improvement.
Proposes and implements process improvements. · Evaluates, influences, refines, integrates, and validates program requirements for on-orbit and future programs. · Advocates for operations requirements and ensures engineering implementations meet operational needs. · Provides spacecraft and ground systems expertise to a broad array of engineering, development, integration, and strategic initiatives. · Supports planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of spacecraft and launch vehicle rehearsals, exercises, and compatibility tests. · Prepares, reviews, and improves operational, anomaly, and contingency procedures for launch, on-orbit, and disposal operations. · Works in a dynamic team environment that includes government personnel, SETAs, program offices, contractors, and spacecraft and launch vehicle manufacturers. · Interfaces with systems engineering, software engineering, cyber, IT, and launch personnel to ensure requirements are being met. · Achieves and maintains certification as a ground systems operations controller.
Provides on-console support to test, launch, and on-orbit operations.
Provide surge support to operations. ## Requirements · Must have an Active TS/SCI DoD security clearance AND an adjudicated Polygraph · Completed Bachelor’s STEM degree with 3 years of experience · Robust knowledge of spacecraft flight operations and ground systems utilized for spacecraft command and control. · Knowledge of systems engineering processes, system verification validation and test (VV&T), and requirements interpretation. · Demonstrable skills in both written/oral communications, including the ability to understand and explain technical concepts in briefing and working group settings, and the ability to tailor delivery to those with differing knowledge levels or backgrounds. · Ability to efficiently and independently multi-task in a deadline-driven environment. · Self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal oversight. · Able to maintain crew certification as a ground systems operations controller. · Able to occasionally work abnormal hours to support events such as enterprise and compatibility testing, and spacecraft launches. · Able to occasionally travel to factory, government, and launch locations within the US. ## Qualifications · Experience working within the intelligence community. · Spacecraft ground systems engineering or spacecraft vehicle engineering experience. · Experience working with Collaborative Task Management tools such as JIRA and Confluence. · Experience with spacecraft and ground systems verification validation and test (VV&T) activities. · Working knowledge of orbital mechanics. ## Work Environment - Location: On-site - Travel Requirements: Minimal - Working Hours: Shift, 24/7 on call ## Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 hours ## Basic Compensation $100,000 - $111,000 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. ## 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 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.
From KBR's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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