If you want to work with the U.S. government, you have to meet certain requirements, especially when it comes to cybersecurity. To ensure KBR meets those requirements, and to help customers do the same, we work with outside experts to assess the cyber landscape and shore up digital defenses. In this episode, Warren Holt from KBR’s Defense and Technology Solutions business unit and Brandon Mercer from Biorn Group Cyber discuss KBR’s commercial cybersecurity program and how partnership with Bio...
Did you miss us? Don’t worry, we’re back with all-new episodes to close out the year. First up is Tara Shifflett, chief of technology for the MAGS (Missiles, Aviation and Ground Systems) division of KBR’s Defense and Technology Solutions business unit. Listen as Tara discusses the ins and outs of systems engineering, how KBR experts are using it to accelerate critical projects and democratize data and decision-making, and what’s on the horizon in this exciting and game-changing field.
Creating and maintaining a consistent culture, identity and values can be tricky for a big company, especially when you have nearly 40,000 employees and operate in close to 30 countries worldwide. The onus is on the company to build community while operating in many different, often complex regulatory environments. In this episode, KBR Chief People Officer Jenni Myles speaks about the challenges of building and strengthening corporate culture in never-ending unprecedented times, about how rec...
To maintain the strategic advantage, the U.S. Department of Defense needs solutions and technologies that are innovative, creative and on the cutting edge. And they need them fast. It's no wonder they turn to KBR's digital engineering experts and the capabilities delivered at the KBR Digital Engineering Lab. In this episode, Gus Jordt, Air Force acquisitions digital engineering lead with KBR Mission Technology Solutions, discusses KBR digital engineering solutions, current trends, and his tho...
Mobile phones, electric cars, laptops, not to mention ceramics, glass, lubricants, refrigeration, nuclear and more. The world runs on lithium. And a more sustainable supply is needed to catch up to skyrocketing demand. Listen as Claudia Pudack, Director of Technology for KBR Critical Minerals, discusses critical vs. rare earth minerals, how KBR technologies can help overcome lithium supply-and-demand challenges, and what we can expect going forward for the mineral many are calling “the new oi...
Policy and tech are upending global norms and affecting pretty much everything. The outlook for the energy industry could be especially chaotic. In this episode, Tomi Dania, regional director – Americas for KBR Advisory Consulting, shares his thoughts on the big challenges and disruptions — like tariffs, executive orders, artificial intelligence and more — that are driving the U.S. energy outlook and how they could affect the global energy transition.
The results of refining processes are all around us, from the fuel in our cars, to the plastics that keep food fresh, to the asphalt on our streets, and beyond. But while refining in general is ubiquitous, there are challenges, including cyclical demand, efficiency and emissions requirements, and maintaining profitability. In this comprehensive interview, Brian Heasley, KBR’s global director of Refining and Clean Fuels, discusses current obstacles refiners face, including policy hurdles and b...
Protecting space means protecting life as we know it. That’s not hyperbole. So how do we do that? One solution in KBR’s space portfolio is Iron Stallion®, part of a renowned software suite that helps governments around the world find, watch, track and report on the movement of objects in space. Listen as Missy Thomas and Liz Pearce of KBR Mission Technology Solutions discuss this game-changing technology and its critical role in the new race for space.
Becoming a global employer of choice is a journey. Recruiting the best and brightest — and keeping them — requires a next-gen, people-centric approach to talent acquisition. Don’t miss Javier Rodriguez, senior director of Global Talent Acquisition at KBR, as he discusses the evolving talent landscape, the increasingly important role of technology, the need for close alignment between talent acquisition and business needs, and more in this all-new episode.
From the bottom of the ocean to Earth's orbit, KBR's people are helping solve some of humankind's greatest challenges, including preparing astronauts for the rigors of life on the moon and eventually Mars. In this episode, Tiffany Swarmer from KBR's Science and Space business unit, discusses her work as intravehicular activity escape and survival specialist and mission controller, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to conduct space research in the Arctic, and the far-reaching effects her resear...
People of earth, the wait is over! We’re excited to launch an all-new season of KBR’s “In Orbit” podcast with an episode about KBR’s evolved Mission Technology Solutions business. Our first guest of 2025 is Erik Biebighauser — vice president of strategic growth, veteran, and Christmas tree farmer — who spoke with us about the dynamic capabilities of KBR Mission Tech which were enhanced by the acquisition of LinQuest in 2024. Erik gets candid about mission technology, service, purpose and the ...
On our season 4 finale, “In Orbit” is going nuclear — in a good way! Experts agree that to achieve the sustainable energy system of the future, nuclear power is an absolute must-have. In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Davis, advanced nuclear fission and fusion consultant with Frazer-Nash Consultancy, a company in the KBR family. Scott explains how different kinds of nuclear reactions work, why nuclear energy isn’t scary, and the challenges and opportunities specifically on the horizon fo...
KBR has a long history of helping improve the resilience of service members, including mitigating the effects of extreme conditions like high altitude. But the work doesn’t stop with defense and space. In this episode Dr. Bianca Cerqueira, lead senior technical professional in data science with KBR Science and Space, shares about her remarkable career and about the further-reaching implications of KBR’s health and human performance work into civilian clinical care and improved health outcomes.
KBR has a long history of supporting active-duty soldiers and veterans and their families, not just through the solutions we deliver the U.S. and allied governments around the world, but also through the opportunities we provide to build engaging civilian careers. KBR military transition talent acquisition experts, Matt Majoros and Luke Bistor, joined us just prior to Veterans Day 2024 to talk about what it means to be a military-friendly company, the strategy behind recruiting former service...
In our lightning-speed world, change is the only constant, and as David Bowie said, we’ve got to “Turn and face the strange!” Our guest for this episode is the excellent Dr. Brandon Robertson, specialist in change management and readiness with Frazer-Nash Consultancy, a KBR company. Listen along as Dr. Robertson speaks about the different kinds of change organizations experience, the importance of a people-centered approach to change, and how change management can make businesses better.
Large language models (LLMs) are having a moment, and it’s high time we talked about it. We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Tariq Ahmad, natural language processing expert at Frazer-Nash Consultancy, to break down the basics of LLMs, the boons and pitfalls, and some ideas on how to make better use of this game-changing technology than writing fake Bon Jovi lyrics.
It’s the finale of our special miniseries on the global energy transition. We had the pleasure of speaking with Henrik Larsen, KBR vice president of Clean Ammonia and Hydrogen, who outlines the current state of the energy transition, points of resistance, and what the big opportunities look like, particularly around value chain development. Check it out!
“In Orbit” guests are some of the foremost experts in their fields and address some of the greatest challenges facing the world today. But they’re also really interesting people! In our first Profiles in Leadership episode, we were thrilled to speak with Todd May, senior vice president of KBR’s Science and Space business and avid puzzler. Listen as Todd talks about his extraordinary career in space and aeronautics, what’s on the horizon in the industry, and some examples of when pop culture g...
It’s finally happening. We’re finally talking about AI! It’s one of the hottest topics on the planet, and our guest, KBR expert Dr. Ben Ochoa, breaks it all down, including what AI is, what it’s not, the potential breakthroughs and benefits on the horizon, and why we should or should not all be terrified. You don’t want to miss this episode!
In the second instalment of our miniseries on the energy transition, we’re joined by Shane Tierling, chief technical advisor for KBR's Integrated Solutions business unit in the Americas region. Listen as Shane takes us through an in-depth discussion of the exciting (and critical) role hydrogen has to play in the development of energy transition solutions, and KBR’s unique position to effectively deliver those solutions.