ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Temporary Space Systems Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

KBR, Inc.

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Title: Space Systems 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 ...

KBR

Space Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Title: Space Systems 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 ...

New

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$200K - $240K/yr

Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer to lead a complex systems acquisition within the Space Combat Power systems portfolio. This role requires extensive expertise in ...

KBR

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Title: Space Systems 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 ...

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

SAIC is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer with experience on large programs to join the Air Force, Space, and Intelligence Business Group providing systems engineering, systems integration, and ...

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

As a Space Systems Engineer , you will coordinate across other engineering divisions in support of the acquisition of systems that advance the NRO's space resiliency posture. You will support a ...

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC has an opportunity for a Space Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to join an elite team providing Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused ...

New

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

As a Space Systems Engineer , you will coordinate across other engineering divisions in support of the acquisition of systems that advance the NRO's space resiliency posture. You will support a ...

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

As a Space Systems Engineer , you will coordinate across other engineering divisions in support of the acquisition of systems that advance the NRO's space resiliency posture. You will support a ...

TRIAEM, LLC

Space Systems Engineer

Springfield, VA

$146K - $234K/yr

Space Systems Engineer Responsibilities The KPMO Space Systems Engineer provides advanced engineering support across all phases of the system lifecycle to ensure the delivery of timely and accurate ...

Slingshot Aerospace

Space Systems Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

What You'll Be Launching As a Space Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in defining and designing technical capabilities to address the unique challenges and requirements of applications ...

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All Jobstmp JobsTravel JobsAviation JobsAerospace Engineer JobsTemporary Space Systems Engineer Jobs

Temporary Space Systems Engineer information

See salary details

$53.5K

$127.2K

$167K

How much do temporary space systems engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary space systems engineer in the United States is $127,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What cities are hiring for Temporary Space Systems Engineer jobs?

Cities with the most Temporary Space Systems Engineer job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Space Systems Engineer jobs?

The most popular types of Space Systems Engineer jobs are:

What states have the most Temporary Space Systems Engineer jobs?

States with the most job openings for Temporary Space Systems Engineer jobs include:

Temporary Space Systems Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Temporary Space Systems Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,215 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

Space Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted yesterday

KBR rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

143rd of 450 rated engineering

Job description

Title:
Space Systems 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.
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.

Position Summary:
KBR National Security Solutions is seeking a motivated and talented Space Systems Engineer with a strong background in Verification and Validation (V&V) to join our team in Chantilly, Virginia. The position will support a major U.S. Government organization responsible for the acquisition, integration, and operation of proliferated satellite constellations. The position provides expert advice and manages systems engineering processes and implementation for System Program Office (SPO)-developed collection system, including space vehicle, payloads, and associated ground command and control elements. This role is critical for ensuring that proliferated satellite constellations meet mission requirements through disciplined systems engineering practices. You will work across space, ground, and user segments to define verification strategies, trace requirements, and assess contractor compliance throughout the lifecycle.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and develop requirements from higher level Enterprise governing documents to the Segment level and lower levels.
  • Develop and manage system-level verification and validation (V&V) strategies.
  • Define verification methods, success criteria, and traceability from requirements to test.
  • Evaluate contractor V&V plans, procedures, and results.
  • Support test planning across components, subsystems, systems, and mission levels.
  • Identify gaps, risks, and disconnects in verification approaches and recommend corrective actions.
  • Lead coordination and completion of segment specification sell-off, along with other verification and validation activities.
  • Support technical reviews and provide V&V status to Government decision makers.
  • Coordinate across the SPO for any proposed specification changes and facilitate integration of changes into the baseline.
  • Identify risks to mission closure in the collection segment and evaluate proposed burn-down plans.
  • Support customer in CONOPS development.
  • Interface with spacecraft, payload, network, and user segment teams to define and manage end-to-end system interfaces.
  • Support integration and test (I&T) planning and execution across ground and space segments.
  • Evaluate contractor designs, test results, and operational concepts for compliance with mission requirements.
  • Contribute to system documentation, reviews, and decision briefings for Government leadership.
  • Document, develop and deliver analyses, recommendations, plans, reports, and briefings to the Government.

Work Environment
  • Location: On-Site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal (less than 25%) travel to contractor facilities, test sites, or launch locations.
  • Working Hours: Flexible. Standard Government work hour support and surge support during integration and launch phases.

Required Qualifications:
  • Citizenship: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (with current polygraph).
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related STEM technical discipline. Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.
  • Relevant Experience: Demonstrated 8+ years of experience supporting space system development, integration, and test.
  • Basic knowledge of Government customer's space and ground domain mission and technical capabilities.
  • Systems engineering background; understanding of systems development life cycle from concept, requirements, engineering design, integration and test, deployment, maintenance, through decommissioning.
  • Experience in requirements definition, system architectures, systems analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation, and verification.
  • Ability to take initiative, proactively address customer requirements with no supervision, and expertly define solutions for broad, abstract topics.
  • Ability to work with standard business management tools and financial systems, MS Office, and project management software.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain trusted client relationships.
  • Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and federal acquisition regulations, spacecraft lifecycle milestones and review processes, and success in operating within this environment.
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues clearly to all levels of Government leadership.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Education: Master's or Ph.D. degree in a related STEM technical discipline.
  • Relevant Ground Experience: Demonstrated 10+ years of experience supporting space system development, integration, and test is preferred.
  • Breadth of Experience: Experience working across multiple satellite programs or production lines is preferred.
  • Experience in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling DoD or Intelligence Community projects or programs.
  • Deep knowledge of satellite Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) architectures.
  • Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence.
  • Familiarity with model-based systems engineering and digital engineering concepts and tools, Agile / DevSecOps development methodology, and cloud technologies.

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.
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.
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.

What KBR employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

KBR logo

About KBR

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998

View All KBR Jobs

Apply