GEOINT (RADAR) Processing Systems Engineer

KBR - Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KBR is seeking a GEOINT (RADAR) Processing Systems Engineer to provide mission knowledge and expertise throughout the lifecycle of large system acquisitions, specifically those valued over $50 million. This role is critical in supporting all phases of system engineering and acquisition, including pre-acquisition activities such as analysis of alternatives, market research, and applied research. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to facilitate the development of GEOINT capabilities in collaboration with development contractors and mission partners. The engineer will perform engineering and analysis to ensure that programs successfully develop and deliver core mission processing services across all phases of the acquisition life cycle. This includes direct interaction with development Prime Contractors, overseeing and monitoring software development and integration activities to ensure alignment with Government requirements and objectives. The role also involves managing projects and conducting assessments that encompass technical baselines, schedules, dependencies, risks, and cost impacts. In addition, the engineer will advise on architectural decisions, including investment strategies, acquisition portfolio priorities, and risk assessments related to project execution. Strategic planning will be a key component of this position, focusing on both mission architecture needs—such as technical trade studies, future architecture planning, and software service recommendations—and programmatic aspects like Program Budget Guidance, cost estimation, and the generation of acquisition schedules. The engineer will also be responsible for developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and defining enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and technical support for the development of GEOINT capabilities with contractors and mission partners.
• Perform engineering and analysis to ensure successful development and delivery of core mission processing services throughout the acquisition life cycle.
• Interface directly with development Prime Contractors to oversee software development and integration activities, ensuring alignment with Government requirements.
• Manage projects and conduct assessments including technical baselines, schedules, dependencies, risks, and cost impacts.
• Advise on architectural decisions, including investment strategies and risk assessments of project execution.
• Conduct strategic planning for mission architecture needs and programmatic aspects, including cost estimation and acquisition schedules.
• Develop Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and define enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements.

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Sciences, Technology, Engineering, or Business Management with appropriate technical experience.
• 6+ years' experience with IC, DoD, and/or commercial space architectures, systems, and/or operations.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements development.
• Demonstrated experience in processing methodology of RADAR.
• Experience in RADAR tasking, command & control, collection, processing, and dissemination.
• Experience in Space Systems Ground Software, Space Development Programs, or Mission Operations programs.