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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Launch Support SME - **Company:** KBR Inc - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Salary:** $162,500.0 - $223,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Design of User Interfaces, Requirements Management, Systems Integration, Computer Networking Systems - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=78f0fb163e96cf52 ## About the Role * Active TS clearance w/ SCI eligibility * Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related major * Over 15 years of space launch experience (launch vehicle design, build, and test) * Experience with classified spacecraft assembly, spacecraft transportation, and launch base processing integration and test, * Master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related major with over 12 years of experience in space launch (launch vehicle, design, build, and test) * Strong attention to detail with extensive understanding of end-to-end launch preparations, execution, test, and all required integration of interfaces * Experience and familiarity in DoD and IC acquisition and program management processes * Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplined engineering teams at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results * Strong networking, interpersonal, customer service skills, team building and problem-solving skills with an ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment ## Description KBR is looking for a Launch Support SME to join our Hemisphere team. Candidates will possess technical expertise in end-to-end spacecraft design and the entire launch process from planning to execution to include, but not limited to, preparations for launch, launch processing, and launch operations. Candidate will be an integral participant in spacecraft to launch vehicle requirements, interface development, system integration, and validation and verification through extensive testing. Additional key areas of focus include spacecraft integration to new launch vehicle interfaces, reviewing and assessing launch planning; reviewing operations and safety documentation; verifying interface requirements; monitoring of factory and launch site operations; assisting in preparation and training of customer's launch team; and participating in operations, training, and pre-launch activities. Successful candidates will have a deep understanding of external factors such as contamination control, spacecraft preparations for transport to launch facility, and launch base processing and operations to include flight operations of space vehicles and the launch exercises necessary for launch team preparations. 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