Title:
Data Engineer
The Data Scientist supports advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making for Space and Counterspace intelligence missions. This role focuses on developing models, algorithms, and analytical tools to extract insights from large, complex, and multi-source datasets related to space domain awareness and adversary capabilities. The position involves working with both structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, anomalies, and emerging threats. The Data Scientist collaborates with analysts, engineers, and mission partners to translate intelligence questions into scalable analytic solutions. This role operates in a classified environment supporting national security objectives with cutting-edge data science techniques.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and data analysis workflows to support mission objectives
- Analyze large, complex datasets from multiple intelligence sources to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights
- Build and maintain data pipelines, data transformation processes, and analytic tools
- Support integration of disparate data systems to enable comprehensive analysis across domains
- Develop visualizations, dashboards, and reporting tools to communicate analytic findings
- Apply data mining, predictive analytics, and pattern recognition techniques to space and counterspace problems
- Collaborate with engineers and analysts to refine requirements and operationalize data science solutions
- Document methodologies, models, and processes for reproducibility and mission continuity
Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and classified environment requirements
Perform code review and software quality testing
Review and utilize RESTful APIs for data access
Apply software design patterns, code review practices, and unit/integration testing
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure
Contribute to infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible)
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
Experience in data science, analytics, or a related technical discipline (academic research and internships may be considered)
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
- Experience with data analysis libraries and tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, or similar)
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance With Polygraph
Strong software development background (Python, R, Java)
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
API design and development experience
Test-driven development or equivalent quality practices
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn)
Familiarity with big data platforms and tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, or distributed computing environments)
Exposure to geospatial analytics, space domain awareness, or intelligence-related datasets
Astrodynamics or orbital mechanics familiarity (or experience with STK)
Time-series analysis
NLP/text analytics
Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud)
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
CI/CD and DevSecOps experience
Experience with IC data environments or tools
Experience transitioning prototype models to operational production pipelines
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.
