Support of development and research of vehicle and space suit exploration atmospheres to mitigate decompression sickness
Support CO₂ exposure evaluation, EVA/spacewalk physiological characterization, and development of computational models
Implement research activities defined in strategic roadmaps
Prepare study documentation such as IRB protocols, test plans, TRR packages, and progress reports
Design and maintain data acquisition systems
Perform equipment setup, calibration, and monitoring for tests and evaluations
Monitor human subjects and collect physiological data during research studies and/or operational training, including at analog and field locations
Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
You bring experience supporting research, engineering evaluations, or operational activities in human performance or engineering environments. You use your experience and judgment to coordinate complex studies, ensure data quality, maintain safety standards, and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. You comply with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures, and complete all assigned training.
Your Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, physiology, or a related science field, plus approximately 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience
Experience conducting human health and performance research, including physiological monitoring and/or kinematic analysis
Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Desired
Master’s degree in biomedical engineering, physiology, or a related science field
Experience evaluating hardware such as wearable sensors or other health‑related equipment
Experience implementing operational studies evaluating human performance and human‑system interactions, especially related to spaceflight
Your Skills
Required
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational skills with the ability to support multiple projects with minimal oversight
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including formal and informal presentations
Proficiency with standard PC and Microsoft Office tools
Desired
Experience with implementing human subject research
Ability to critically analyze data and perform statistical analysis
Experience with spaceflight analogs and/or simulations
Experience preparing technical reports
Experience with bioinstrumentation and data acquisition systems
Experience with CAD and modeling tools (SolidWorks, ProE, Blender, Polyworks)
Experience with MATLAB, R, Python, or equivalent programming tools
What to Expect
This position is expected to be 100% on site and 100% in person. Occasional travel may be required.
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 an 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 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.
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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.
