Systems Engineer

A strong technical background in the areas of modern guidance, estimation and control with application to aerospace systems

Capability to perform research and development of advanced telescope systems for space exploration applications.

Understanding programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and Linux shell scripting, and be able to write code in those languages to support testing, integration, deployment and operations of small telescope systems.

Experience in wiring power and communication data lines for equipment to include, but not limited to, Ethernet, Camera Link, USB, 120 V power, 240 V power, and fiber optical cables.

Familiarity with build systems for software to include CMake, UV, PIP, Visual Studio, GCC, Clang, or other such software packages.

Ability to troubleshoot software issues during development, testing, integration and operations portions of the small telescope systems.

Innovative Projects:

KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

Collaborative Environment:

Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

Impactful Work:

Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This role supports the design, development, integration, verification, deployment, and long‑term maintenance of a network of Raven‑class small-aperture telescope systems.

Responsibilities span system hardware and software across the full lifecycle, including hands-on integration and test, operational support, performance assessment, and fielded system sustainment.

Designs and/or research subsystem interfaces to ensure that subsystems are integrated and work together to form a viable complete system.

Performs functional analysis of a system to ensure it meets performance criteria and mission constraints and to feed the analysis results back to the subsystem development teams.

Prepares design sketches and general equipment design of simple parts, subsystem interfaces, system layouts, etc.

Performs relatively simple engineering and mathematical formulas and computations.