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Job Title: Defense Design Analyst
Company Name: KBR
Location: Huntsville, AL United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 03/06/2026
Expire Date: 04/05/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Government and Policy, Information Technology
Job Description
Defense Design Analyst

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Defense Design Analyst

Program Summary

KBRs 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 Defense, 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

KBR is seeking a highly skilled Air and Missile Defense Analyst to perform a variety of engineering and analytical tasks in support of Air and Missile Defense systems. This role combines simulation, real-world data analysis, and system performance assessment to inform strategic decisions for both U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Warfighters. The selected candidate will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the optimization of missile defense performance through rigorous test planning, execution, and data analysis. This full-time, fully funded (Pending IFMC approval) position is based at KBR's classified corporate lab in Huntsville, AL, just outside Redstone Arsenal Gate 9.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering and analytical work in support of Air and Missile Defense systems, with a focus on simulation and real-world data analysis.
  • Define objectives, criteria, and procedures for test plans related to future software builds.
  • Execute system-level tests and analyze resulting data to assess performance of tactical deployments.
  • Deliver formal test findings and performance assessments to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Use tools such as Microsoft Excel, Python, or MATLAB to analyze missile defense system behavior in digital and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) environments.
  • Formulate and recommend solutions to technical, operational, or integration challenges.
  • Contribute to system optimization through special studies or investigations.
  • Lead or coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, providing technical guidance or mentorship as needed.
  • Travel occasionally (5%10%) to support customer meetings, test events, or field integration.

Basic Qualifications

  • Possess undergraduate degree in STEM related field
  • At least 3 years of experience in related Air & Missile Defense field
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Air and Missile Defense Weapon Systems, Flight Tests/Ground System Tests, Data Analysis
  • Understanding of MATLAB, C/C++, Python, SQL, Visual Basic (VB), C#, or any other high-level programming language
  • Ability to brief audiences large or small of varying technical knowledge
  • Enjoy working in a dynamic, responsive, and collaborative environment which is dedicated to the success of our government customers

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 teams 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.

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