Title:

Orbital Analyst

KBR seeks a highly skilled and motivated candidate to join a high-performance team and provide support to the US Space Force and Space Operations Command as an Orbital Analyst to provide support to the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP).

An active TS/SCI clearance is MANDATORY, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting the government in future and real-time tactical mission planning in support of National Space Defense Center operational taskings.Using STK, Freeflyer, and other orbital analyst planning systems to perform orbit determination, ephemeris generation, orbital position uncertainty estimates, collision prediction and maneuver design.Conducting independent review of execution results vs. planned maneuvers; participate in mission debriefs.Providing OA training including use of software sim tools to fly mission profiles; improve crew readiness.Recommending changes to OA processes/TTPs to improve data quality/quantity/timeliness.

Qualifications:

Required:

An active TS/SCI clearance is MANDATORY, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.BS in a technical/engineering discipline with at least 4 years of satellite orbital analysis experience and 5–10 years satellite operations experience.Proficiency designing/building/using complex models to simulate real-world environments and conducting analysis using quantitative techniques.Proficiency with satellite sim software (i.e., STK, Freeflyer, MVS, Trace)Proficiency with broad range of OA techniques and applying new analytical developments/ methodologies/TTPs.Support to Anomaly Resolution Teams, Readiness Reviews, and ORBs/ORPs; incorporate lessons learned into training.Development of satellite crew training products and training of crews.

Desired:

MS in related field.

Work Environment:

Location: On-siteTravel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

$85,000 - $95,000

This range is for Colorado only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

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.