Weapon System Analyst

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission‑engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology‑driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission‑ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

As a Weapons System Analyst, you will provide technical support to the Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense mission. You will evaluate system functional‑area performance data from live firings, ground testing, simulation exercises, and real‑world events, and produce system assessments. The role requires strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, effective collaboration, and proactive problem‑solving in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the weapons system, including its requirements and operations.
• Define metrics and analyze data to assess system performance.
• Provide direct support to the warfighter by responding to Requests for Information, analyzing real‑world data, and collaborating with the team to recommend performance enhancements.
• Support test events (live firings, ground tests, simulations) by defining requirements and objectives, executing tests, analyzing system performance, and generating test reports.
• Prepare and present briefings to various audiences, including U.S. Government stakeholders, warfighters, and senior leadership.
• Review and track software changes and system requirements.
• May participate in the development of technical proposals for new and/or existing business opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting missile‑defense system analysis, program execution, or related defense operations.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fire‑control analysis for a major missile‑defense system, including analysis of flight tests, ground tests, simulations, and real‑world data.
• Proficiency in a high‑level programming language such as MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or similar.