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Modeling and Simulation Engineer

KBR

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Base salary $121K  to $151K

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  • LocationChantilly, VA
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About this job

Title:

Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a Modeling And Simulation Engineer with in-depth knowledge of satellite relevancy to Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community unique missions to be part of our team supporting our customer in Chantilly, VA that delivers mission-critical capabilities directly supporting intelligence-gathering missions from overhead systems.  We lead architectural assessments and report recommendations to senior US Government personnel guiding acquisition and execution of next-generation SIGINT systems needs for the next 10-20 years.  These systems deliver collected data distributed to US Government Intelligence Community and Military users.

Why Join Us?

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.

The Modeling And Simulation Engineer serves as a technical advisor to support the Government with performing analysis on complex space systems needs for the intelligence and DoD communities.  The SIGINT leadership team embraces innovation in a relentless effort to meet intelligence needs and shorten the timelines to provide actionable critical information to US Government decision-makers.  This is a position of trust advising the US Government and supporting critical missions in SIGINT, COMINT, FISINT, and ELINT. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supports mission analysis assessments and studies for the Program Office

  • Coordinates assessments of  architecture impacts, architecture trades, and architecture performance assessments with the Enterprise and Program Office

  • Manages development, test, and validation of systems assessment methodologies and tools such as STK, SOAP, MATLAB, and potentially organically developed software

  • Performs analysis of space systems, performance metrics, timelines, and models

  • Identifies and documents issues impacting both spacecraft and ground systems through objective analysis and processes

  • Provides pre- and post-algorithm implementation and process analysis and modeling

  • Provides support to verification and validation of algorithms including tuning, testing, and integration planning

  • Supports orbital analysis, including threats assessments/impacts, trades, and analyses

  • Communicates technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

  • Interfaces with customers, directorate/office representatives, and across system engineering groups to drive resolution plans and strategies for complex technical challenges

  • Generates and maintain technical documentation and reports

Basic Compensation:

$121,000 - $151,000 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.

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site

  • Travel Requirements: Up to 20% CONUS travel may be required

  • Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

  • Must possess a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

  • Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)

  • 5+ years of IC experience

  • Detailed understanding of government satellite systems

  • Insight into SIGINT mission fundamentals, and ability to perform analysis on complex space systems

  • Knowledge of satellite relevancy to Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community unique missions

  • Solid understanding of Signals Intelligence satellite systems and architectures

  • Experience in Matlab, Python or similar

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.

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RolePublished base
Modeling and Simulation Engineer (this listing)$121K - $151K
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2026-07-30
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$121,000 - $151,000 USD annually

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