Jobs at KBR, Inc

Leads capture, transition, and execution of a large Air Operations Center modernization and sustainment program. Owns customer engagement, cost, schedule, technical performance, staffing, subcontractors, risk, financial performance, operational readiness, and mission outcomes. Builds trusted relationships with government and operational stakeholders, leads proposal and transition planning, establishes governance and metrics, and directs cross-functional teams supporting 24/7/365 mission operations.

Lead technical solution architecture and modernization for a mission-critical Air Operations Center program. Responsibilities include systems integration, hybrid cloud and on-premises architecture, DevSecOps, cybersecurity and RMF alignment, technical risk management, proposal development, execution planning, configuration control, and mission assurance. The role guides senior technical SMEs, coordinates government and industry stakeholders, and develops practical approaches for modernizing and sustaining classified, continuously operational defense systems.

Designs and leads secure DevSecOps architectures, cloud and hybrid platforms, containerized environments, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Integrates security scanning, vulnerability management, identity, secrets, encryption, compliance controls, and secure release practices. Maintains container images and vulnerability databases, troubleshoots complex platform and pipeline issues, advises technical teams, mentors engineers, and leads architecture reviews and remediation efforts. The role supports defense communications systems at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and requires up to 10% domestic travel.

Design, develop, implement, integrate, and test real-time communications software, primarily in C++. Define software architectures, protocols, and state machines; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; support laboratory and field experiments; optimize algorithms and performance; and prepare technical documentation. The role supports large-scale communications demonstrations and advanced laser communication systems for national security and space defense applications.

Design and analyze SATCOM communication systems: develop baseband link and channel models, create system performance analyses, and process/interpret hardware test data to support link establishment and closure.

Design and analyze SATCOM communication systems: develop baseband link and channel models, build system performance analysis models, implement signal-processing algorithms for link establishment/closure, and process/analyze hardware test data to validate system performance.

Develop networking software for simulation, support software-defined networking, and manage infrastructure using Kubernetes in a collaborative environment.

Lead Americas growth for power, data center, and AI infrastructure markets. Develop market strategy, build executive relationships, qualify major opportunities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive pipelines for consulting, FEED, EPCM, and EPC services. Provide market intelligence and shape capability development while traveling extensively to meet customers.

Leads planning, coordination, transition, and execution of Antarctic traverse operations. Coordinates personnel, cargo, fuel, scientific equipment, routes, fleet readiness, safety, risk management, stakeholder activities, performance reporting, budgeting, and resource allocation across remote field locations and stations.

Leads logistics and operational support in Punta Arenas for Antarctic deployments, overseeing cargo, warehousing, transportation, traveler services, contractors, facilities, budgets, compliance, and stakeholder coordination. Develops operational plans and performance metrics while ensuring safe, efficient movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies between global locations and Antarctica.

Design and model mechanical components and mounts for optical elements, create detailed fabrication/assembly drawings, develop assembly and test procedures, support subsystem integration and testing, lead design concepts and trade studies, evaluate risks and mitigation strategies, collaborate with engineers and technicians, and present technical results. Prior spaceflight/NASA experience supported.

Design, develop, test, and operate guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems. Support flight software integration, telemetry analysis, real-time mission operations, anomaly resolution, verification in simulation/HIL labs, and develop operational procedures and operator tools.

Manage scheduling of spacecraft communications via NASA Deep Space Network: generate R&CL requirements, create schedules in SSS, resolve conflicts, maintain flight view periods, coordinate with JPL/DSN stakeholders, produce reports and plots, and operate CAST/SPS tools while supporting proposals and process improvements.

Lead development of compliant, competitive cost/price proposals for large federal contracts. Perform cost and price analyses, draft proposal narratives, develop pricing strategies, assess risk and cash flow, present recommendations to leadership, coordinate with Contracts/Subcontracts/HR/Finance, mentor junior analysts, and perform quality assurance on proposals.

Lead technical solution development and strategy for complex defense, intelligence, and space pursuits. Shape customer requirements, produce proposal technical volumes and BOEs, apply MBSE/Digital Engineering, DevSecOps, cloud and cybersecurity practices, mentor teams, and support RFIs and customer engagement to win mission-focused programs.