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KBR, Inc. · 4 months ago

* SkillBridge* Orbit Analyst

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

3+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leader in providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the intelligence and national security communities. The Orbit Analyst role involves performing orbit analysis, providing satellite contact data, and ensuring mission success through customer interface and testing efforts.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performing orbit analysis, orbital determination and analysis functions

Generating and providing daily orbital data to execute numerous satellite contacts

Performing orbital engineering tasks required to support launch operations including sensor coverage and telemetry collection planning using link margin analysis and other tools, predicting trajectory and estimating the final orbit

Participating in program to customer interface requirements definition to ensure program and customer mission success

Interfacing with external customers to maintain tracking station location, obscura, and Transmit Inhibit Zone data

Participating in testing efforts of newly upgraded tracking stations

Participating in customer education of basic astrodynamics

Supporting and performing future OA software and hardware upgrades leading to the automation of many of the OA functions supporting both daily OA activities and OA launch support activities

Qualification

Orbital mechanics experienceTS/SCI clearanceModelingSimulationSTK knowledgeProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsOperational proceduresCommunications topologiesSatellite commandControlTime management

Required

Clearance: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Education: Undergraduate degree in related field

Experience Level: 3 years of orbital mechanics experience

Time Management: Ability to identify and achieve multiple milestones spread across various calendars and schedules

Process Ability to create and follow standard processes and clearly document results

Problem Solving in Critical Situations: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interface effectively with users, customers, management, and other engineering personnel

Scheduling: Ability to occasionally work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period, particularly during launch operations

Preferred

Technical disciplines: orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling and simulation, and analysis

Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis: Experience in modeling, simulation and analysis in orbital maneuvers and orbit estimation

Software Experience: Knowledge and experience with STK, ODTK, Matlab and other COTS products

Evaluating Technology: Ability to evaluate established and emerging technologies for applicability to architectural initiatives

Project Life Cycle: Experience in executing the project life cycle of requirements analysis, design, hardware and/or software development, integration, test, and sustainment

Understanding Customer Products: Experience in evaluating viability of vendor and government-provided HW/SW as part of technology/product trade studies

Operational Procedures: Ability to develop and maintain operational procedures, products and training materials

Communications Topologies: Knowledge of communications (network and RF) topologies, including SGLS, K and X band design

Satellite Command and Control: Knowledge and experience with satellite command & control theories and methodologies

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees