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Mission Assurance Engineer

KBR

Mission Assurance Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026DC, Washington

Job Description

Title:Mission Assurance EngineerBelong. 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 Mission Assurance Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting mission-critical space and missile mission programs. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of space-based systems from design through testing and final delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in mission assurance processes, configuration and data management, and space flight production and verification environments.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.Work Environment:Location: On-site Full-Time (Washington, DC)ravel Requirements: Up to 25%Working Hours: 1st ShiftBasic Compensation:$122,800 – $162,800 annuallyThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, as well as internal parity considerations.Key Responsibilities:Perform parts control analysis and procurement reviews for mission-critical components.Verify the integrity and compliance of purchased products with specifications.Maintain and analyze large sets of configuration and traceability data.Review and approve Change Control Notices (CCNs) and Engineering Review Notices (ERNs).Support product and test verification efforts across engineering disciplines.Evaluate and improve procedures and processes related to build and test environments.Interface with engineering, quality, and systems teams to ensure compliance with MA standards and mission objectives.Required:Active Secret clearance is required for consideration.Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.10+ years of experience in mission assurance, with emphasis on space-related systems.Hands-on experience in quality assurance related to the production and testing of space-based hardware.Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze configuration and traceability documentation.Strong knowledge of space systems engineering standards and practices.Proficient in designing and testing software tools relevant to the aerospace industry.Preferred:3+ years of direct experience in space-based systems engineering roles.Familiarity with Systems Engineering Lifecycle for orbital and launch systems.Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering methodologies.Ready to Make a Difference?If you are 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 KBRAt 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.

Locations

  • DC, Washington

Salary

122,800 - 162,800 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • mission assuranceintermediate
  • quality assurance related to the productionintermediate
  • space systems engineering standardsintermediate
  • designingintermediate
  • space-based systems engineering rolesintermediate
  • Systems Engineering Lifecycle for orbitalintermediate
  • Model-Based Systems Engineeringintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Working Hours: 1st Shift (experience)
  • Active Secret clearance is required for consideration. (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. (degree in a technical field such as systems engineering)
  • 10+ years of experience in mission assurance, with emphasis on space-related systems. (experience, 10 years)
  • Hands-on experience in quality assurance related to the production and testing of space-based hardware. (experience)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze configuration and traceability documentation. (experience)
  • Strong knowledge of space systems engineering standards and practices. (experience)
  • Proficient in designing and testing software tools relevant to the aerospace industry. (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. (degree in a technical field such as systems engineering)
  • 10+ years of experience in mission assurance, with emphasis on space-related systems. (experience, 10 years)
  • Hands-on experience in quality assurance related to the production and testing of space-based hardware. (experience)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze configuration and traceability documentation. (experience)
  • Strong knowledge of space systems engineering standards and practices. (experience)
  • Proficient in designing and testing software tools relevant to the aerospace industry. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of direct experience in space-based systems engineering roles. (experience, 3 years)
  • Familiarity with Systems Engineering Lifecycle for orbital and launch systems. (experience)
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering methodologies. (experience)
  • 3+ years of direct experience in space-based systems engineering roles. (experience, 3 years)
  • Familiarity with Systems Engineering Lifecycle for orbital and launch systems. (experience)
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering methodologies. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Perform parts control analysis and procurement reviews for mission-critical components.
  • Verify the integrity and compliance of purchased products with specifications.
  • Maintain and analyze large sets of configuration and traceability data.
  • Review and approve Change Control Notices (CCNs) and Engineering Review Notices (ERNs).
  • Support product and test verification efforts across engineering disciplines.
  • Evaluate and improve procedures and processes related to build and test environments.
  • Interface with engineering, quality, and systems teams to ensure compliance with MA standards and mission objectives.
  • Perform parts control analysis and procurement reviews for mission-critical components.
  • Verify the integrity and compliance of purchased products with specifications.
  • Maintain and analyze large sets of configuration and traceability data.
  • Review and approve Change Control Notices (CCNs) and Engineering Review Notices (ERNs).
  • Support product and test verification efforts across engineering disciplines.
  • Evaluate and improve procedures and processes related to build and test environments.
  • Interface with engineering, quality, and systems teams to ensure compliance with MA standards and mission objectives.

Benefits

  • general: $122,800 – $162,800 annuallyThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, as well as internal parity considerations.
  • general: 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.
  • general: Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.
  • general: 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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